RE: Kayak Security - how do you lock yours up?

 » Submitted by David.Donaldson - Tue, July 21 » 12:08 AM

I have similar arrangement, a wooden loop inside the cockpit, using a bike lock and a pad lock.  This will not stop someone who is really determined, will slow them down and (hopefully) make them think twice.  One of the best deterents is a well lit, busy parking lot.  Park right under the lamp post by the main entrance or hotel lobby.

On the good side, the uniqueness of our boats make them less appealing to thieves.  especially when they realized the work involved in removing that custom graphic and name under the layers of fibreglass.

I figure if she goes on an unscheduled trip, I now have an excuse to make another now that I have learned all my lessons ;)

RE: Kayak Security - how do you lock yours up?

 » Submitted by Chris J. - Tue, July 21 » 8:10 AM

I use 2 lengths of plastic coated aircraft cable - pretty tough stuff.  The ends are looped to accept a small padlock.  I feed it over and under all three kayaks just fore and aft of the CH16 coamings.  The coaming prevents a would-be thieve from pulling or pushing the kayaks off the rack.  The wide mid beam of the Mill Creek prevents it from being removed unless the other two are removed first.

You could opt for a more aggressive deterrent...

 

RE: Kayak Security - how do you lock yours up?

 » Submitted by Camper - Tue, July 21 » 9:13 PM

Yes, the small padlock is fine, perfect, yes we totally respect the privacy of your kayak.  Now, could you call off the dog?

RE: Kayak Security - how do you lock yours up?

 » Submitted by Chris J. - Wed, July 22 » 7:50 AM

That's just the beauty of Photoshop.  My real dog, a duck tolling retriever, would roll over on her back and wait for a good scratch if you approached my truck.