Can anybody recommend a security system for a boat. I'd be interested in what some of the members are using and what works (or seems to anyway).
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03-20-2007 09:38 AM #1
Boat Security
Capt'n Bill
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Re: Boat Security
We have an Ademco security system with wireless magnetic sensors on all the exterior entrances and on the storage doors under the flybridge helm. It was installed by the PO and runs off the batts. It is not connected at all to ac though it can be. There are no motion sensors; I don't think you could use them on a boat anyway but I'm no alarm expert.
If triggered, a loud yelping horn activates. It works fine. It's just a household unit - not "marine" at all. But has been on the boat since at least the early 90's and with no problems. Occasionally a new battery in the various mag sensors is the only maintanance required.
Obviously there are much newer units with all sorts of features - like notifying you at home if the alarms trigger. I don't think I'd want that with a boat 3000 miles away!
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03-20-2007 11:29 AM #3Senior Member
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Re: Boat Security
I know Pascal will agree with my answer... LIVEABOARDS.
We are now up to 8 full time liveaboards at my 21 slip marina... If we don't see you on the dock, the 3 "boat dogs" will.........
It's kinda neat as the 3 dogs "know" when the regulars are walking on the dock (they don't bark) as opposed to an "outsider".....
We haven't locked our boat up in the 5 years we've been at this marina (like it would be tough for someone to breakin anyway).
But I also know I need something for when we are out cruising or docked somewhere else.... Kinda like what Mike has...
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03-20-2007 11:48 AM #4
Re: Boat Security
My dual layer system is pictured below. About 50% of the boats on my dock have at least one of these.
Lots of live aboards too.Last edited by Boatsb; 10-09-2008 at 01:22 PM.
Scott
41C117 "Hattatude"
Port Canaveral Florida.
Marine Electronics and Electrical Products Distributor.
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Re: Boat Security
I prefer this "final alarm" but of course, you have to be there to use it:
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03-20-2007 12:26 PM #6
Re: Boat Security
Originally Posted by MikeP
I have several pieces which I cherish. But my small Glock 45 is a my favorite. If you miss the noise will scare anything away. I can't "roll a can" but I ain't bad.
Hope I never have to use it.
(thought about using it at a couple of boat yards in the past though)
Talk about stealing your own threadCapt'n Bill
"People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did, But people will never forget how you made them feel."