Boat Security

[Barnacle Bob]

My 56'Bertram is moored in a fishing port in Japan and I am presently replacing the deck. Out here some people think these boats are public property and I have seen people fishing from them, jumping around on them, etc. My Japanese fishing friend whose boat is parked in front of mine said he returned one day to find a couple on my deck at the bow, she was in the Taitanic pose (arms like wings outstretched) and he told them to get off the boat. Another time there was a couple making out on the swim platform. Any creative ideas to discourage people from coming aboard without being invited?

[Mr. Know It All]

A "Beware of Dog" sign might make them think twice or "Trespassers Will Be Prosecuted".
Peace---> Kevin in Ohio

[A. Mason]

I suppose it could be worse. In Monterey Harbor, the seals like to sunbath on the small sailboats and have almost sunk a few of them. The city has had a terrible time trying to convince the seals they should do their relaxing elsewhere. They get pretty nasty if you disturb them. Anita

[Mike Vogdes]

Why not just rig up a simple automobile burglar alarm to your hailer.

[Kannon Bosatsu]

Try hanging a bunch of fish to dry from the boom. Or maybe try making your own fermented fish paste. That'll take the lust out their young hearts...

[ahp]

Joshua Slocome sprinkled carpet tacks on his deck once. It was very effective, but would be a bother to do every time you left the boat.

[paladin]

Written in English and Japanese....."ATTENTION: Japanese Customs, Use extreme caution..rabid man eating dog aboard Contact owner before boarding" might work.... :D :D

[ 08-19-2002, 03:22 PM: Message edited by: paladinsfo ]

[Donn]

Seems simple to me. Keep a dog on board, trained to guard the boat. Red won't let anybody board my boats without my OK, and she's pretty fierce about it.

[Biofish]

A chalk outline of a body on the deck and a "Crime Scene" yellow tape across the bow, combined with a "trespassers will be shot" sign.

Rob