| After spending thousands of dollars to buy a boat, it is | | | | Ensure that the key is never left on the ignition |
| but obvious that one must take the security of boat | | | | even if you're close by. Keep your ignition key and |
| seriously. Everything aboard your boat is at risk | | | | boat security keys separate. |
| including the boat itself. | | | | Prevent people from looking in by keep the |
| Here are some tips to ensure that your boat is safe | | | | curtains drawn. |
| and secure. | | | | Get to know other boat-owners and keep an eye |
| Thoroughly inspect the marina or the storage | | | | on their boats, as well as your own. |
| facility where your boat is stored. Make sure they are | | | | Report any strangers acting suspiciously at the |
| well equipped with round the clock security systems. | | | | marina. |
| For tips on choosing the right marina, please click here | | | | Insure your boat to protect your boat and the |
| Install security cameras, intruder alarms and | | | | items you keep on the boat in case they are stolen. |
| pressure mats on your boat. | | | | For tips on boat insurance, please click here. |
| Install bilge-water alarm sensor, smoke and carbon | | | | Use GPS to create a geo-fence around the boat's |
| monoxide detectors and gas leak gas detector | | | | position so that when the boat leaves the area an |
| Make sure to turn on the alarms when you're | | | | alarm is triggered. |
| below deck or away from the boat. | | | | Security of a boat is of utmost importance and to |
| Use well built and quality locks on all the doors, | | | | ensure that you get maximum risk cover, use security |
| lockers and hatches. Use strong padlocks or rimlocks | | | | equipments of high quality. |
| on all cockpit lockers. | | | | |