WHAT WOULD YOU DO ( trailer theft)

[Kerry]

Prevention is always better the cure and yes it might be expensive to at least make things look as if it might be difficult to lift, towbar locks, rim locks, wheel clamps, reducinh the opportunity etc but in some parts of the country these items are almost essential and it's better than nothing.

All that gear might never even get put to the test but that's the chance one must take.

If they want something that bad then they might have to make a bit of noise to get it and might look for something a bit easier.

Also from an insurance viewpoint the owner has a requirement to at least ensure things are as secure as possible otherwise the insurer might only pay a % as they might deem the owner to be partly responsible?

Regards, Kerry.

[Spaniard_King]

I learned the Hard way.

Came back in one night to find my towball was a little on the light side

Rang a mate who at the time had the same boat as me (sea Farer V-sea) he dropped his in the water and pulled mine out.. we took it home and dumped it on a couple of rolled up sleeping bags.. then went back and pulled his boat out as my decky was minding it.

The biggest problem was the insurance company would not pay out until I had the pilice report which they would not release until after it was gone for 30day then it took another 14 days to get my money to buy another trailer... boat sat on fron lawn for over 6 weeks... painfull I tell ya

Garry

[Spaniard_King]

No they gotta take all or nuthin...

Garry

[nclemo]

l''ve got a solution
all you need is sunnycoastmarks number

ha ha

nclemo

[nclemo]

l''ve got a solution
all you need is sunnycoastmarks number

ha ha

nclemo

[bootyinblue]

'WITHOUT PREJUDICE'

Boaters with insurance policies must take 'reasonable precuations' against theft of, or from the trailer that is insured. Read your policy disclosure statement and if still in doubt, call your insurance comapany.

My policy states I must have a securing device from the trailer to the vehicle, ie padlock on the safety chain (dangerous and could be seen as negligent if involved in an accident) or hitch lock or similar. I have a hitch lock thing and locking pin on the towing harness and thats suffices. If they are going to steal your trailer or things from it then its going to happen, all you can do is make your less attractive to steal than the one parked beside you.

As far as insurance companies paying out a % only due to 'policy holder contribution', never heard of it. Insurance companies admit it was an act of no fault of the policy holder and pay out, or find that there is fault of the policy holder which is in breah of the policy and dont pay out. Partial payments would be seen as an admittance of liabilty and therefore be difficult to then argue and support in a court room.

[time out]

All though i worry about trailer theft. As long as my boat was not on it and my car is still there and in one piece i would be very relieved.

Another reason for padlocks. I was informed yesterday that some very sad people are sneaking around ramps in Bribie Island and unhitching trailers from cars. The trailers are still sitting on the towball though. As the unsuspecting owner reverses down the boat ramp, off comes the trailer.

Just a heads up for the fellow man, something else to keep an eye on hey.

Cheers.

[Dignity]

First thought was the same as bootyinblue - call the insurance company. They geared up to organise things quickly they have all the contacts at least and they operate 24 hrs a day. Might take a while to pay out but at least if any damage is done while getting it back home it should be covered unlike trying to do it yourself.

I use 3 locks on my trailer, 1 that secures the towbar, 1 that secures the chain and 1 one that locks the hitch down.

There was thread recently about locks not meeting standards for securing the chain so I had the chain replaced with a longer length and the chain is now secured part way along it's length with a rated shackle to one side of the towbar and then the rest of the chain is secured with a padlock on the other side of the towbar - figure double indemnity there.

I went down the path of 3 locks as one day I noticed that some one had removed the towbar hitch pin while at the local supermarket. Figured it was someone who was doing it for a laugh.


sam

[ozscott]

I have thought about htis before....its a turd of a problem. If I was at Rudy Mars I would ask the boys there to hire ramp trailer and drive it on and get them to stick it in a pen, or otherwise I would more it up at their pontoons with their consent and race off and buy a trailer after running it past the insurance co. If I was at Cleveland I would want to know who nicked it because its a locked facility at Redlands Boat Club!!!!!. But if I was next door like I was for years I would try to tie up at the VMR. If the weather was still good and I had enough fuel (perhaps hit up the VMR for some) I might take her accross to the Brisy river/Wynnum for a moring - again depends on the time of day/night too. I would be very reluctant to leave it wihtout an adult in it!!!

[Roughasguts]

Get the wife to come with you down the ramp, then she can take the car and trailer home.

When your nearly done send her a message on your phone, she comes to pick you up.

[ozscott]

no good for me mate - 60ks from the Sea!

[russ81]

Same here the missus doesn' t drive

[ozscott]

my misses wouldnt like the 8 foot wide trailer!!! I can see her wiping out gutters and guide posts!

[Roughasguts]

Hmmmm, that's a problem too. So how do you get home when your P!!!!!ssed.
Be the same if you don't carry insurance on your rig, think there might be a few of those as well.

[SunnyCoastMark]

Hey Guys,
The other option is to have a crappy looking trailer, or, park yours next to a new flash one

I have a nice 15" Quinnie C/C with a new Johnno 50hp - my trailer is a different story (funny that) The important stuff is all new:- axle,,,,,, Gal hubs, I change the bearings every 12 months. The trailer is Gal dipped with a lousy faded brush painted finish that makes it look as though it's worth $50.


..............Never had a problem......

I did have my winch handle stolen once though (two speed winch - removable handle) - Had to use a pair of pliers to winch the boat on.
That was fun...

Mark