Boat Safety & Security Tips

Boat Safety & Security Tips

  • Never leave anything valuable on display, however small and insignificant it may seem. Thieves steal first and think about value later.
  • Don’t leave anything loose in the cockpit or on deck.
  • Don’t leave your engine key in the ignition - always take it with you.
  • Keep your boat keys separate from your engine keys.
  • Always keep your boat locked when no one is on board, even for a short time.
  • Use strong padlocks or rim locks on all your hatches, entry points and cockpit lockers.
  • Constantly check and improve the security on your boat. It’s a good idea to fit an alarm and use a visible sticker to say that one is fitted.
  • Make sure your cockpit lockers can be properly locked, and check that your main hatch and fore-hatch are strong.
  • Also think about having a strongbox down below. If you don’t think something is secure, get it fixed