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MAD1025 |
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 7:12 pm Post subject: Dingy Security |
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Started sailing the BVI 20 years ago but have not been down for eight years. I never worried about locking up the dingy in the BVI but other islands yes. Have things changed so that I should make sure the motor and dingy is locked up when we leave the dingy for extended periods and at night? Thanks for the insight.
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walker |
Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2015 7:20 am |
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Yes, you should. Dinghy theft has become quite common. |
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sail2wind |
Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2015 7:22 pm |
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We even hoist our dinghy on a spare halyard at anchor. Fortunately Anegada is very safe and never worry there. |
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MAD1025 |
Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 6:55 pm |
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Sad to see it happen - it used to be just sorting them out the next morning as people grabbed the same grey dinghy they were sure they tied it up right there. So I guess it is safe to say gas cans and engines go hand in hand. Thanks for the reply. |
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walker |
Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 9:01 pm |
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Gasoline tanks grow legs fast - really fast in some anchorages - even Anegada. Best removed and stowed safely. |
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Twanger |
Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2015 12:02 pm |
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Most charter companies have a 20-foot cable with a pad-lock.
Easy matter to loop the engine and gas can and lock it to the boat or pier. |
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