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Marine<br />
Trailer Security Devices<br />
It’s important to protect your<br />
trailer boat not just at home but<br />
when the trailer is attached to<br />
your car while you are at sea. It is<br />
no fun finding out you now have a<br />
car and boat and no way to connect<br />
them!<br />
A wheel clamp or coupling lock<br />
deployed whilst your boat and<br />
trailer or just trailer are unattended<br />
are the best options. Some people<br />
do both. We like those people.<br />
Here are some examples below. A<br />
random padlock and chain are not<br />
in our eyes “recognised security<br />
devices”. Simply speaking anything<br />
sold as a “trailer security device” is<br />
likely to be ok.<br />
Here’s a tip, keep the receipt or<br />
take a photo of the device installed<br />
just so you can prove that you had<br />
one. Sometimes the thieves do take<br />
the smashed locks too, leaving the<br />
owner thinking how he/she will<br />
show he was taking care.<br />
Here are some examples of types of<br />
devices you can use.<br />
Cable Lock<br />
Cable locks are great for<br />
locking boats to trailer and<br />
the whole lot to a stout<br />
tree. Or a post, or if you<br />
are feeling industrious how<br />
about concreting a strong<br />
point into the ground?<br />
Wheel Clamp<br />
Easy to fit and very<br />
noticeable. The extension<br />
bar slides out to fit most<br />
wheels.<br />
Wheel Clamp (over hub)<br />
This type has a cover over the<br />
locking nuts, impeding removal of<br />
the wheel. A touch longer to install<br />
and very visable.<br />
Coupling Lock<br />
Generally hardened steel pin with a<br />
sleeve. Easy to stock and quick to deploy.<br />
Can be deployed when trailer attached<br />
to car or not.<br />
By Mariner Staff in Marine Insurance<br />
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