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1

Video

2

Boating Terms

3

Hull Designs

4

Boat Length

5

Propulsion

6

Capacity

7

Hull Identification Numbers

8

Homemade Boats

9

Recall Hotline

10

Theft Prevention

11

Loaning a Boat

12

Lines and Knots

13

Trailers and Trailering

14

Boat Ramps

15

Weather

16

Float Plans

17

Boat Maintenance

18

Fueling

19

Environmental Considerations

20

Chapter Review

THEFT PREVENTION

The best ways to prevent theft of your boat or equipment is to take proactive steps to deter a would-be thief from choosing your boat instead of someone else’s!

Here are some ways to lessen the chance of your boat or valuable items from being stolen:

  • Remove all valuables from the boat after each outing.
  • Lock what you can (doors, cabinets, closets).
  • Cover the boat with a tarp or canvas (out of sight, out of mind).
  • Store in a well lighted area.
  • Keep a lock on the trailer tongue connection.
  • Chain the trailer to a secure object.
  • Remove a trailer tire.
  • Install a securing cable to the outdrive.
  • Never leave keys in the boat.
  • Take pictures of your boat and inventory all equipment by recording a description of the item along with the make, model and serial number.
  • Mark your property by engraving the items with your driver’s license number.


   
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