Trying to Make It Tough On Theives

Well I had a new project this weekend. After stopping at one of my local diners for a quick bite, I realized I did not have enough security on my boat to keep my tackle and rods from being swiped if I turned my back more than three seconds. So I decided to take an idea from the TH marine locker bar system. I just didn’t want to pay the almost $400 price tag for their idea. Plus that product from TH does not work on aluminum boats. So I decided to build my own. I have a 2006 Lowe Stinger 195 aluminum boat with some big hatches and rod locker at the front deck of the boat. The lockers did not come with locking latches from the factory. So I fabricated some brackets out of 1 1/2” x 1/8“ thick aluminum angle and then used metal EMT conduit three-quarter inch diameter and half inch diameter so they would slide inside each other across the floor of the boat across the hatch lids and then drilled a through hole through the center of both the pipes and placed a padlock in the hole. The deck on my boat is made out of aluminum so I pre-drilled holes in used 1 1/4”stainless steel rivets and stainless steel screws to secure the brackets to the deck of the boat. I know this might not be Fort Knox security type equipment and if someone has enough time, tools, and determination to get my stuff they will get it. This will slow down or deter most snatch and grab opportunity thieves or force people to make a bunch of noise to try to lift my gear. If you have any questions regarding the build please send me a message and I will explain it to you in more detail. I’m attaching pictures so you can see the finished product. The whole project took me about two hours and cost less than $50. Attachment 438125Attachment 438126Attachment 438127Attachment 438128


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Nice fab work.

Looks good and pretty smart idea I think. Nice work. Thanks for sharing

very nice

Good idea and nice job.

Sweet idea. Locks are for honest people. I wouldn't trust that under most circumstances.

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Great idea and a very clean installation. Hope it at least give pause to the dirt bags.
Bob

Awesome creativity! Thanks for sharing

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Originally Posted by BabyFinster

Well I had a new project this weekend. After stopping at one of my local diners for a quick bite, I realized I did not have enough security on my boat to keep my tackle and rods from being swiped if I turned my back more than three seconds. So I decided to take an idea from the TH marine locker bar system. I just didn’t want to pay the almost $400 price tag for their idea. Plus that product from TH does not work on aluminum boats. So I decided to build my own. I have a 2006 Lowe Stinger 195 aluminum boat with some big hatches and rod locker at the front deck of the boat. The lockers did not come with locking latches from the factory. So I fabricated some brackets out of 1 1/2” x 1/8“ thick aluminum angle and then used metal EMT conduit three-quarter inch diameter and half inch diameter so they would slide inside each other across the floor of the boat across the hatch lids and then drilled a through hole through the center of both the pipes and placed a padlock in the hole. The deck on my boat is made out of aluminum so I pre-drilled holes in used 1 1/4”stainless steel rivets and stainless steel screws to secure the brackets to the deck of the boat. I know this might not be Fort Knox security type equipment and if someone has enough time, tools, and determination to get my stuff they will get it. This will slow down or deter most snatch and grab opportunity thieves or force people to make a bunch of noise to try to lift my gear. If you have any questions regarding the build please send me a message and I will explain it to you in more detail. I’m attaching pictures so you can see the finished product. The whole project took me about two hours and cost less than $50. Attachment 438125Attachment 438126Attachment 438127Attachment 438128

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I have never seen anything quite liket that. I really like it! Who knows, could be the start of a good business idea!

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Originally Posted by Lund

I have never seen anything quite liket that. I really like it! Who knows, could be the start of a good business idea!

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It's already available on the market. Robot or human?

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Originally Posted by CrappiePappy

It's already available on the market. Robot or human?

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This is my first boat and doesn't mean that I have seen everything out on the market lol

Nice work. That will stop the majority of would be thieves.

Good, economical solution to an ever-present problem.

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Originally Posted by Gone Fishin'

Nice work. That will stop the majority of would be thieves.

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Yep that will stop the casual thief from just walking by and swiping your stuff. I determine thief with time is a different animal. I really like that set up.

Good idea

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Originally Posted by Grainraiser

Yep that will stop the casual thief from just walking by and swiping your stuff. I determine thief with time is a different animal. I really like that set up.

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I know it might not stand up to a forceful attack. I could have used schedule 40 black pipe but it is a rust problem and is about $35 for 5 feet. If this gets defeated or attacked I might go with black pipe or solid that I centerline bore to the appropriate depth so they will slide together. Call this a feasibility study of application. Thanks for the insight though.


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Maybe consider using panhead 1/4 x 20 bolts instead of the lags and rivets. With a predrilled backing plate out aluminum similiar to the top side on the under side then bolt it in. It would make it almost impossibe to rip it loose. I hope I didn't over step here. I like the idea of it and had never seen it before and your fab work is nice.

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Originally Posted by catchNgrease

Maybe consider using panhead 1/4 x 20 bolts instead of the lags and rivets. With a predrilled backing plate out aluminum similiar to the top side on the under side then bolt it in. It would make it almost impossibe to rip it loose. I hope I didn't over step here. I like the idea of it and had never seen it before and your fab work is nice.

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No over step. I had the same idea. Unfortunately, I do not have access to the underside of the floor without disassembly of either the rod locker inserts or the hatch compartment insert. If I had access, I would have used stainless bolts with one-time steel locknuts. Did not know if the juice is worth the squeeze on that type of disassembly. Good analytical thoughts by you sir! Thank you for the compliments.


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looks great , just don't forget your keys

Good idea and good job. Thanks for sharing.


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All is good, until they decide to just steal the boat and trailor.

Nice fabrication, might warrant a combination lock.

Sorry problem solved in 2 seconds.

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Like I stated it is not going the stop a determined thief. It's really good for the guy walking by and looking to see which boat he can quickly snatch something and run.

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Originally Posted by keeferfish

Sorry problem solved in 2 seconds.

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Well, you certainly have shown the weak link in my system. That’s OK though. If they try to steal it at home they may trigger my burglar alarm. Minigun Turret Machine Gun GIF - Minigun Turret Gun Machine Gun - Discover & Share GIFs


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Nice work…nothing worse than a thief.


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