Marine Theft Protection

• Store your boat in a locked garage or fenced area when not in use

• Use a high-quality hitch lock and coupler lock on your trailer

• Remove a wheel or use a wheel lock (boot) on the trailer

• Chain your trailer to a fixed object with a hardened steel chain and padlock

• Install a motion-activated light where you store your boat

• Consider a GPS tracking device for your boat and trailer

• Never leave keys in the ignition

• Use quality locks on dock boxes and dock gates

• Chain your boat to the dock with a hardened steel cable or chain

• Install motion-activated lighting around your dock area

• Consider a security camera system

• Get to know your dock neighbors and watch out for each other

• Report any suspicious activity to law enforcement immediately

• Store personal watercraft in a locked area when not in use

• Use a trailer lock and hitch lock

• Remove the lanyard key when not in use

• Engrave your driver license number on expensive equipment

• Record serial numbers for all equipment including motors, electronics, and trolling motors

• Photograph all equipment and keep records in a safe place

• Use outboard motor locks

• Engrave or mark equipment with your owner-applied number

• Keep an inventory of all boating equipment and accessories

• Report the theft to law enforcement immediately

• Provide the HIN, registration number, and a detailed description

• Provide photographs and serial numbers of all equipment

• Notify your insurance company

• Check online classifieds and social media marketplace listings