BOLO Stolen 53MY Florida Gulf Coast

[Freeebird]

Saw this on Facebook and thought I would share.

[Freeebird]

Don't know why that showed up so small, but...

This boat was stolen from Pete's Pier Marine in Crystal River FL some time after 10 pm on the night of 6th of May. Aqua Vida is a 53ft Hatteras with blue canvas enclosures. This boat could be headed south on the Gulf coast of Florida. If anyone sees this boat please notify me Michael Cauthen along with the Coast Guard and Sheriff department. Please Share

[Westfield 11]

I wonder how often this happens? It always seemed to me that we were just relying on the inate goodness of our fellow man, since a middle schooler with a penknife could jimmy my door locks.

[Pascal]

Wow. Thieve usually target Center Consoles not old Hats. I share the original post on Active Captain FB page

[Freeebird]

Wow. Thieve usually target Center Consoles not old Hats. I share the original post on Active Captain FB page

Didn't think of sharing it there. Good idea.

This thing should stick out like a sore thumb. Another advantage of owning an old Hatt. I'm guessing kids, druggies, or some old hippie who always wanted one when he was a kid.

[Toolsntoys]

At 9 knots it can’t be that far. I hope this story ends well

[Freeebird]

At 9 knots it can’t be that far. I hope this story ends well

I'm sort of hoping they use it to ram and sink a Russian spy trawler. Must see TV.

[racclarkson@gmail.com]

I wonder how often this happens? It always seemed to me that we were just relying on the inate goodness of our fellow man, since a middle schooler with a penknife could jimmy my door locks.

What a shame. Boats are awfully easy to steal.

Might be a good time to share that PO2 installed two well hidden kill switches on Aslan. PO1 reportedly paid a mechanic in St. Croix six hours finding them. I do appreciate him mentioning that during our change of command ceremony. While it doesn't make Aslan theft proof, it'll narrow down the offenders somewhat.

I do take issue with the middle schooler comment. Evidently, you haven't spent much time in South Carolina. Our SAT (stealing and thieving) scores amongst grade schoolers are the envy of middle schoolers everywhere.

[SEVEN]

Kill switch is a must. Easy to install.

[Boatsb]

I installed a set on an old striker for a customer years ago.

repossessed it a year or so later and had no problem getting it started.

I think the guys oney as well spent. The boat wasn't stolen before it was repoed.