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    Boat Security

    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).

    Thanks,
    Capt'n Bill

    "People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did, But people will never forget how you made them feel."

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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!

  3. 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...
    Charlie Freeman
    "No Dial Tone"
    1973 43' DCMY
    Fernandina Beach, Fl
    www.yachtmoves.com

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    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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    Re: Boat Security

    Quote Originally Posted by MikeP
    I prefer this "final alarm" but of course, you have to be there to use it:
    But it's a great comfort when you are there!

    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 thread
    Capt'n Bill

    "People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did, But people will never forget how you made them feel."

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