Secure Your Boat:

* Use a lock and chain on your dinghy, whether stored or on your boat

* Outboard motors should be locked to the boat

* Lock cabins, doors and windows

* Do not leave your boat key on the boat

* Consider installing a hidden electric engine cutoff switch

* Consider buying an anti-theft security system

* Take items with you

* Never leave registration, title or identification papers on the boat

* Take photos of the boat

* Keep records of the Hull Identification Number, serial numbers of engine and onboard electronics at home

* Take expensive personal equipment with you--cameras, binoculars, handheld GPS
Related Results

* Boat theft rescue op
* Charity boat theft anger
* Cocklers' boat theft
* Boat thefts decrease

Display a BoatU.S. Theft Reward decal on your boat. The free service provides a $2500 cash reward to anyone providing information resulting in the arrest and conviction of anyone stealing or vandalizing a boat or its equipment registered with BoatU.S. A "Reward" sticker for the boat is included in every new and renewing BoatU.S. member's welcome aboard package.