Boat security systems

[beat taco]

So I'm just researching and thought y'all could help. I was thinking a paging car alarm but for most situations I think something more like this will work:
http://www.thehomesecuritysuperstore.com/motion-detectoralarms-homesafe-door-and-driveway-alarm-dw-alarm-p=3644

Then they have ones that call cell phones with a SIM card and have six month batteries in them. That would work for those who have them moored or in a storage facility.

Lets see if there's some viable cost effective options to thwart these a-holes!

[zabooda]

Around the home, I would think something as simple as a wifi setup that could alert you on your phone, computer or tablet.

[bergermaister]

That is an exact replica of the Harbor Freight version (or vice versa) I just put up over the weekend, but HF is at least $10 cheaper. If you get the same channels you can have more than one sensor report to the same monitor as well.

I'd be interested in a paging system perhaps - but my monthly cell phone family plan is already ridiculous with 4 kids + me.

[jmvotto]

My home security installer told me that the stickers and signs around the house would deter 90% of the people.

Of course after he sold me the system..

Get stickers and signs (Protected by ADT security and video cameras) or get a pitbull cage right next to the boat storage....LOL

[bergermaister]

I'm actually considering the signs as well as an outdoor camera or two. Might as well just do it once and be done.

[mmandley]

or get a pitbull cage right next to the boat storage....LOL

In the summer when we leave the boat on the RV pad, i leave Oso our Black Lab outside, and the Old Man <13 year old blind Doberman> He cant see but he still has that ill tear your leg off bark LOL.

[bergermaister]

Spoke to a deputy tonight to file my report because the stupid on-line system was so user friendly that it rejected my first attempt.

At any rate, his advice was to use anything that creates a lot of noise. Said camera systems seem like a great idea but in reality you get a crummy low light shot of some dude in a hoody, coming in, and then carrying your stuff out. Rarely ever leads to a good id or arrest. He also suggested the fake cameras as a good deterrent along with the signs as long as they are newer looking and not some cheesy plastic thing that obviously looks fake.

Other thing was, he said check out Radio Shack. All kinds of motion sensors with lights, alarms, etc. and pretty reasonably priced.

[jpetty3023]

glad to hear your getting some assistance from your local pd now


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[chawk610]

All this business as of late has me so paranoid.

[tcallis]

looks interesting and cheap http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102584

[bergermaister]

Kinda mixed reviews on it but I liked this one:

"Comments about RadioShack Portable Motion Detector Alarm/Chime:

I own two of these motion detectors. I have found them to be ultra reliable. In particular, I have never had a false alarm. False alarms would be a problem for me, since I would have to grab my Glock, spring out of bed and wait in vain for an intruder to appear."

[bergermaister]

I'm with you Casey - ultra paranoid now. Something that crossed my mind this morning is that I have sold a fair amount of odds and ends on Craiglist over the last few months. If anyone comes to my house I typically meet them in the driveway but in a few cases they have had to see whatever it is I'm selling inside the garage. Well my surfboards and wakeboards are hanging up on their racks in plain sight in the back, dropping the hint that I probably have a nice boat.

From now on nothing will be sold from my house - I'll tell them to meet me somewhere or no deal. Kinda tricky if selling something big like furniture but I figure it's just not worth it anymore.

[chawk610]

I agree with that. I have bought a few things and we always meet at a gas station or something. It's just safer for everyone, especially with one hand on the stun gun!

[jpetty3023]

I agree with that. I have bought a few things and we always meet at a gas station or something. It's just safer for everyone, especially with one hand on the stun gun!

you mean a .40 cal right Chawk!!


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[tcallis]

Kinda mixed reviews on it but I liked this one:

"Comments about RadioShack Portable Motion Detector Alarm/Chime:

I own two of these motion detectors. I have found them to be ultra reliable. In particular, I have never had a false alarm. False alarms would be a problem for me, since I would have to grab my Glock, spring out of bed and wait in vain for an intruder to appear."

Haha, no false alarms because, according to the other reviewers, the thing breaks after a month.

[Boonejeepin]

I really like the idea of the alarm trigger tied into the canvas cover snaps.

http://youtu.be/K5apUTL85Aw

http://www.columbiaboatalarms.com/CanvasSnapSensor.htm