Thefts from Boats in Alton?

Captn'J · 09-07-2010, 08:35 PM

The same thing happened at Laekport Landing this past weekend as well. There were ~8-10 boats that were trashed and even one that was cast adrift!

What's happening?

gravy boat · 09-07-2010, 10:32 PM

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Bear Island South · 09-08-2010, 07:22 AM

we had a similiar situation back in June, fortunately I don't leave anything worth value on the boat. They did however untie and leave the lines wrapped around the posts and the canvas was left unzipped.

SAMIAM · 09-08-2010, 08:51 AM

We store our boat trailer in a storage facility in Cape Coral, Fla......it is about 20 acres, with an 8' fence topped with barbed wire and it is used mostly for boats and RV's. At night it is not even lighted because the owners release a pack of dobermans that roam until dawn. They've never had a problem with theft.

Lakesrider · 09-08-2010, 11:49 AM

I have been trying to Quayside YC to put in a web cam for years. At least we could see who was out and about....

Summersled · 10-04-2010, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Captn'J

The same thing happened at Laekport Landing this past weekend as well. There were ~8-10 boats that were trashed and even one that was cast adrift!

What's happening?

Do you happen to know what the name of the boat that was cast a drift? Our boat, we think, was taken for a ride or something that weekend. When we got to the marina to go for a boat ride, my husband and I noticed that the ropes were different and there were several, 12, deep scratches in the fiberglass that wasn't there before.

LIforrelaxin · 10-04-2010, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by wendyandy

Do you happen to know what the name of the boat that was cast a drift? Our boat, we think, was taken for a ride or something that weekend. When we got to the marina to go for a boat ride, my husband and I noticed that the ropes were different and there were several, 12, deep scratches in the fiberglass that wasn't there before.

Was there any indication that the ignition switch had been tampered with? Believe it or not this is something that could be important... if the ignition looked like it had been tampered with, it indicates that the joy riders knew something about the electrical system of a boat.... If the ignition wasn't tampered and it could be proven that someone took your boat out, then the story could be different like they understood that there are only so many ignition key for a certain make and model, and if you have the right one your in business..... In either case this could be profile build material that could help the police.

Now with that said, you will need more the a couple of scratches and the fact that you believe your boat was tampered with to build a case for your boat being involved in all this at this point in the game. However if you truly believe it was you need to talk to the authorities as soon as possible.

Captn'J · 10-05-2010, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by wendyandy

Do you happen to know what the name of the boat that was cast a drift? Our boat, we think, was taken for a ride or something that weekend. When we got to the marina to go for a boat ride, my husband and I noticed that the ropes were different and there were several, 12, deep scratches in the fiberglass that wasn't there before.

Apologies - I do not know the name of the boat; however it is located on "B" dock near the end on the right-hand side.

Summersled · 10-05-2010, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Captn'J

Apologies - I do not know the name of the boat; however it is located on "B" dock near the end on the right-hand side.

That is where our boat is located.

Summersled · 10-05-2010, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captn'J

The same thing happened at Laekport Landing this past weekend as well. There were ~8-10 boats that were trashed and even one that was cast adrift!

What's happening?

Do you happen to remember the name of the boat that was cast a drift?

09-07-2010, 10:32 PM	#2
gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 593 Thanks: 601 Thanked 203 Times in 102 Posts	Thefts Trail cam.... Video option. Cabelas.com criminals are daredevils...good lighting does not deter most gb

09-08-2010, 07:22 AM	#3
Bear Island South Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southboro, MA Posts: 579 Thanks: 75 Thanked 384 Times in 170 Posts	Sheps we had a similiar situation back in June, fortunately I don't leave anything worth value on the boat. They did however untie and leave the lines wrapped around the posts and the canvas was left unzipped.

09-07-2010, 08:35 PM	#1
Captn'J Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Barrington, Rhode Island Posts: 18 Thanks: 9 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The same thing happened at Laekport Landing this past weekend as well. There were ~8-10 boats that were trashed and even one that was cast adrift! What's happening?

09-08-2010, 08:51 AM	#4
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,911 Thanks: 337 Thanked 1,687 Times in 593 Posts	We store our boat trailer in a storage facility in Cape Coral, Fla......it is about 20 acres, with an 8' fence topped with barbed wire and it is used mostly for boats and RV's. At night it is not even lighted because the owners release a pack of dobermans that roam until dawn. They've never had a problem with theft.

09-08-2010, 11:49 AM	#5
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	I have been trying to Quayside YC to put in a web cam for years. At least we could see who was out and about....

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