| As a boat owner, it is essential to fully protect your | | | | not possible to remove outboard engines, then they |
| assets. Indeed, in addition to the initial financial outlay, | | | | should be secured to the boat with the help of |
| the cost of boating equipment is high. Not only that, | | | | specially designed clamping locks. |
| but research has shown that marine crime is on the | | | | Ideally, all loose equipment ought to be taken off the |
| increase. It is therefore vital that you install the right | | | | boat and stored in a secure location, when not in use. |
| security measures. In doing so, you are helping to | | | | If this is not feasible, fitting an equipment alarm that |
| safeguard your property and may be eligible for | | | | provides perimeter protection is a good idea. |
| lower insurance premiums! | | | | It is also wise to mark all your equipment with your |
| Due to the fact many leisure craft are left | | | | personal information. This should include details like |
| unattended for weeks or months at a time, they are | | | | your post code and name, as well as the name of |
| attractive targets for thieves. However, there are | | | | your vessel and/or sail number. Therefore, if anything |
| certain steps that can be taken, in order to deter | | | | is stolen, it will make it more identifiable and |
| them. For instance, your boat should be securely | | | | potentially easier to recover. |
| moored at its location - river, estuary or harbour, for | | | | Having the right insurance package is also a must |
| example - whilst any trailers need to be locked or | | | | when protecting your boat. Without it, you could find |
| immobilised. | | | | yourself losing out financially as well as being liable for |
| All windows, hatches and doors should also have | | | | any accidents or collisions that occur to third parties. |
| strong locks attached to them, to prevent unwanted | | | | As a result, it's important that you look for a policy |
| intruders from gaining inside access. Additionally, if it's | | | | suited to your individual needs. |