Brian Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Be warned, your motors are not safe, even if you've got a lock. I've just disturbed two "scumbags" trying to pinch my new auxillary, from MegaByte in the driveway. It was just by chance that I needed to get something from the garage. There's no sign of the lock that was threaded through it, the clamps were undone, but luckily I'd also made up a hidden clamp and hammered the ends of the threads. I didn't get a good look at them, it all happened so fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Wow Brian that was a real close shave, bet that mad the beggars 4rses twitch. Glad your motors are safe Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 They certainly left in a hurry. Took me by surprise, it was a while before I stopped shaking. In hindsight I wish I'd tripped them up, but with two big lads running at me shouting my first instinct was to get out of the way. It happened at 21:30 and I was quite impressed by the police response, first officer was here within about 15 mins, after cruising the area looking for anyone out of breath or acting suspiciously, a second car turned up a few minutes later and a third car with two officers about 22:00. I imagine that in view of the other outboard thefts that have occured, they are taking it seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Nash Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 probably just as well you didn't trip them up Brian, they would have probably either have stabbed you or sued you!! It sounds like you need an alarm or CCTV even in your own drive now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 It sounds like you need an alarm or CCTV even in your own drive now! Funny you should say that. I'm about to look into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Shotgun license maybe? I have used swann kit at work and it seems pretty good and easy to use - PC based. Other than that the Bosch Divar kit is good too but prob cost nearly as much as your main engine! If you want the low down on the swann kit let me know. How about a security light so the can see what they are doing? Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Got two security lights, so I think they had enough light to see what they were doing ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Brian, I hate to tell you this, but I know from personal experience all I can say is be prepared, they will probably be back to have another go. Regards, Gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Brian, I hate to tell you this, but I know from personal experience all I can say is be prepared, they will probably be back to have another go. Regards, Gordon That's what the police said, I've now taken everything off the boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 I don't suppose you can wire it up to mains! Did they fingerprint the engine? Do you have DataTAG? I have put it all over JoJo and her electronics. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Someone from CSI came this morning and fingerprinted it. Nothing like the CSI on tv though! Not blonde or female for a start. Haven't got DataTAG, off to Google it now to see what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 The thieving Swines. You know my feelings. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Brian I have a stock of data tagging kits as supported by the police at work. I can not remember the brand name We keep stocks to sell to Members at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Charlie Thanks for that, I'll keep it in mind. Jim Apparently you're not allowed to cut their hands off now, probably something to do with their human rights. I think all the courts can do is, pat them on the back and send them on a holiday!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codpiece Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Brian, Believe me the ''courts'' would love to be firmer with thieves, burglers in particular, which is what they were, but, they have to listen to sentencing advice from the clerk who is given guide lines from the Justice Ministry, you deviate from these at your peril!!!!! DEREK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 I'm a simple soul, BUT - - - - - - Our leaders are supposed to be inteligent and capable of LEADING ! ! ! Surely, by NOT punishing people for their crimes - you only encourage them to do it again - and again - and again -and again - and again - or is it just Me that's Stupid ? ? ? ? ? Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirky Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 (edited) Trouble is punishment costs money because of all the human civil rights and humane conditions thingy...... My feeling is much like most I 'spose.. but when we waste so much money on those who lounge around on our social, those that come from other countries to scrounge, politicians wages/expenses and taking out loans to support other "needy" countries in Europe and further afield, it is little wonder there is none left for our own Justice System. Anyway letting the tea leafs do their work spreads the "cost" around just like a "stealth tax".......ok until it's you or yours that's hit !! We mustn't let this debate go any further .....it is a family site. LOL Dave Edited October 17, 2010 by pirky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codpiece Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 All<< If I opend a can of worms I apologise, I am going fishing now, by by.. Derek.v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Yep ! It's a Family Fishing club site. Sorry. I just get wound up sometimes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I see lots of you have been out today ! ! ! ! What a glorious day for it ! Lucky Beggars ! ! ! ! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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