I'm finally a proud owner of a new Z19. I'll try to figure out how to post a picture. Question though, now that I have this beautiful, fish-catching monster, what do you guys use to keep it safe if you're parked at a hotel/cabin/house somewhere? At home she stays in the garage, but is there a some sort of security system you can install? I'd hate to have it broken into in a parking lot, or worse yet, stolen out of slip in the middle of the night. Any recommendations are appreciated!
I remove my gear from the boat and bring it into the hotel room. It's a PITA but it allows me to sleep well.
Chris
2020 Nitro Z19 Pro w/ 200 ProXS
What Comrad said.
I challenge anyone to get past my Loc-R-Bar with an alarm lock. In daylight or cover of darkness. There is no way in hell you could get past it without making a ton of noise and a huge mess. Plus you would need a bunch of tools and probably injure yourself. As far as stolen from a slip - take the keys with you.
Originally Posted by Rick2018
from a home PC I like to use this method...http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=171613
Congratulations on the new ride. It's a great feeling when you get a new bass boat. Thieves suck! It's a shame we have to do the things we do in order to protect our equipment.
Never leave anything important in the boat whether it’s home or at a hotel. I live in a great area and crime is pretty low but I’d rather have it inside where I know no one will mess with it
1995 Ranger 481v
1995 Johnson Fast Strike 175hp
Boat cover helps. I always take rods out.
Bryan McDonough
2023 Nitro Z21 XL
Nitro Team
Congrats on the new boat! What I have always done is just remove everything and put it in the hotel room or locked in the truck. I've got it down to where I can strip everything in about thirty minutes. Of course thats another thirty minutes at zero dark thirty to put everything back but at least I can sleep at night.
Craig
USMC Retired
2019 Nitro Z18 w/Dual Consoles
2019 Mercury 175 Pro XS
Psalm 29:3 The voice of the Lord is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the Lord is upon many waters.
Yeah the bins in the rear make it easy for me to strip the gear but I am considering getting a wagon or appliance dolly to move both at once, but it is a pain to take 25 rods out, I have left stuff, just locked in (not real safe) but a baby monitor and or a motion alarm/ light will wake you up and scare off anyone smart enough,
Mercury 250 proxs 2B115089
Dura safe locks on electronics, lock your boxes, install two way boat alarm, ratchet the cover down tight and sleep like a rock.
2019 Ranger Z520C
2019 Mercury 250 FS
Thanks all for the advice. I finally figured out how to post a photo (I think).
Nice looking rig!
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2012 294 XL Evo 200 ProXS
Unique color combo, I like it.
Bryan McDonough
2023 Nitro Z21 XL
Nitro Team
Thanks. I did too. It was a custom color ordered by Ralph Stokely at Stokely's Marine in Nicholasville, KY; therefore I can't take credit for choosing it. I ordered the port console and center seat (wife and young daughter like to go with me occasionally).
Congrats! What lake is that? I’m from the area and it doesn’t ring a bell with me.
Thanks! East Fork - just east of Cincinnati.
That's a good looking boat!!! Congrats!!!
Did the same for my Z9. We have 3 boys - 6, 4, and 1. Need all the seats and room I can get!
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