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Boat Theft Prevention
Engrave valuable boating gear with the owner's driver's license number, photograph or
videotape the inside and outside of the boat showing all installed equipment and
additional gear carried. Keep a written inventory of the boat, trailer and equipment.
List all electronics, outboard engines, and other gear by brand name, model and serial
number; remove property from the boat after each boating trip, store the boat and trailer
out of sight in a garage, storage shed or backyard. Secure the boat and trailer to a pole
or tree with a strong lock and chain.
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PWC Theft Prevention
PWC theft has been and continues to be a major problem. In many cases theft occurs when
the opportunity presents itself. As a PWC owner/operator you should do everything possible
to remove the opportunity. Never park on the beach with the lanyard plugged in. The lanyard
is the key. Never plug it in until you are seated and ready to get underway. The lanyard
should be removed when the PWC is not is use. Engrave valuable boating gear with the owner's
driver's license number; keep a written inventory of the PWC, trailer and equipment. List
all gear by brand name, model and serial number, remove property from the PWC after each
trip, store the PWC and trailer out of sight in a garage, storage shed or backyard, and
secure the PWC and trailer to a pole or tree with a strong lock and chain. Keep the written
inventory in an easy to access place so you can provide it to authorities if your PWC is
stolen. Many PWC operators use their car's glove compartment for storing such information.
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