Boats, trailers and related gear are susceptible to theft. It can be as simple as tire theft from the trailer or as complicated as stealing an engine or boat. The key to theft prevention is to make it so difficult that the thief goes elsewhere. He is after all the kind of person that does not want to work for his money or else he would not be a thief.
The greatest threat to your property does not come from professionals but rather from the joker looking to pick up some quick cash. He most likely works alone.
Ways to put off the casual thief all have similar elements. Make visibility, time and noise work against him. These simple measures do not cost a lot and in many ways they are simple common sense.
Begin by storing your boat and trailer in a rented space at a commercial storage facility or leave it in a locked garage. If these two options are not available try to keep it out of sight. Since most thieves are opportunists they will find other boats to steal if yours is not in sight.
When stored or otherwise not attached to your tow vehicle keep your boat and/or trailer with a lock on it that completely covers the coupler cavity. It he cannot hitch up to it, it is not possible to tow it away.
Along the same line, it is important to disable the trailer completely. Remove one or both wheels and raise the wheel less axles. You can also thread a cable or chain through the wheel rims and around the axels. Then lock the two ends together.
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