New Dinghy Engine and Dinghy Security Measures

[@huggyjd]

I had a 9.8 mercury stolen about 10 years ago. I still think about it from time to time. Reminds me of how crummy people can be.

[@toddabrahamsson1797]

I was part of a family Marina / boat yard for 34 years. We were a Suzuki dealer, Yanmar, Westerbe, Perkins, Volvo etc dealer. On top of that we were a full service Marina, we installed and service Solar, refrigeration, all types of electrical. You got the picture . . . .

[@mikephillips9311]

Those lock bars work really well. I had one on my outboard for 12 years, never got my engine stolen. After a couple of years of cruising use the vinyl started peeling away due to the underlying rust buildup. I had it galvanized when we redid our anchor chain in New Zealand. For the next 10 years it was in perfect shape after that. Cable your dingy when at a dock & hoist your dingy when at anchor & you'll be golden! Leave it floating out behind your boat at night & I promise you'll get it stolen, especially in tropical areas!

[@scottmeacham1738]

You can also engrave your boat numbers in an inconspicuous spot. Love the vinyl wrap idea with your logo. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!

[@AussieMusicRocks]

I like the idea of engraving the boat number on to the engine. But I would make it as visible as possible, so would be thieves can see that you have safety measures in place. If the number is hidden the thieves won't find the number until they already have the engine. By then it's to late for you.

[@flybird141]

It's about time another channel has found an electric start engine for their dingy!!! I have been using for years with just a small motor cycle battery with a 40hp outboard with a bilge pump....way to go!:) You'll never go back. Makes boat life so much easier. It's your car and you don't get out and crank your car to start it:)

[@kevinhildum9186]

When you said I hope not too much vibration and moved it around it reminded me how much noise that thing made on mine I use some foam copper pipe insulation on the inside to keep it from moving around and rattling it worked well I think it was 1/2 inch

[@nelsonongai9506]

Goodluck with the new motor. When i bolt the motor to the transom ,i always use stainless bolts and teflon treaded nuts. Also i bolt the other way, nuts on the inside just so I can keep an eye on them in case of loosening.And silicone the holes that were drilled water doesn't wreck your transom, Keep up the great work you 3.

[@JPilot2]

G'day Bill, & Sierra! Terrific video! Sharing: You want to buy a new outboard for $800? It’s a real steal!” "Apparently, so do petty thieves in the Caribbean, too! Dinghies and dinghy motors (particularly outboard motors) are hot ticket items down island these days, and we knew several cruisers who got theirs stolen right off the back of their boats and heard cautionary tales of many others. In order to make a new outboard less of a target, we were advised by a friend to take the "Yamaha 15 HP stickers" off the motor." "Well, peeling away the stickers, and removing left-over residue with Goo Gone, I had the (literal) bright idea to paint the whole cover canary yellow. Yellow is the most visible color to spot on the ocean and my thinking was that a thief would be less likely to steal something so...loud. They say that most petty thieves are simply opportunists. If that is the case, it is our job to make stealing less of an opportunity, and more of a chore. Give those 'bloody bad guys' a reason to pause. Most thieves will pass up the tricky jobs. After all, we're talking about thieves here, they are lazy folk by nature. "Work" is not something they enjoy." Thank you, guys! Cheers! 😊✌🏼⛵️❤️ Suggestions: Making your outboard less attractive, to the thieving set. (take off, all the stickers) And then, leaving it black, it’s a Merc. Paint it blue, it’s an Evinrude!! (or) Painting it girly pink, & covering with duct tape. Lol! 😉

[@cntryboy1776]

Its good to see that Jetty isn’t mute. He can actually bark! Great video y’all. Safe travels.

[@bobblack6816]

I had a BAR lock on my new outboard and it was stolen in Palm beach anyhow. The cops were useless! I feel for you😍

[@tedboender]

I wrapped my engine in vinyl wrap. I highly recommend it. You can customize the color and make it unique. Car wrap places can do it in a few minutes.

[@AdamShaiken]

Utilising your old sails by repurposing them into your income producing merchandise is both admirable and genuine ingenuity ! Peace, prosperity and positive karma to you in your endeavours to thrive and survive.

[@Steve-ec6ed]

@4:30 I heard a diesel start up while Billy was talking about the new engine and I was like oh shit the bastards are back and now they're stealing their truck lol. Glad to see you guys are back up and running!

[@tomd.3082]

Congrats on the new dingy engine! I like Sierra's positive outlook on the thief or thieves, but "once a thief, always a thief". I agree with Billy. I hope they're using it and while a mile or two offshore, it spits a piston or spins a bearing, leaving the thieves stranded.

[@danh3534]

Big fan of onlineoutboards, bought my 20hp Suzuki there, great people.

[@Fundean]

Get security bolts/nuts instead of ruining threads... love the vids as usual

[@bruceklein9008]

Turn one of the screw handles so the lock goes through that too.That will keep the lock from sliding.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Great idea! thanks for the tip!

[@dawnrice5426]

Sierra is a beautiful person whether she likes it or not, the dude is extra wayward but with an empathy streak, Top Quality I tell you!

[@MattGent]

I use a Panther outboard motor lock. Its a cup that sits over the bolt head inside the transom, prevents access to the hex. I'm more concerned that I won't be able to unlock it when I need to with corrosion. Would have to grind off the head on the engine side to free it.

[@Yikes927]

Look at the Stazo outboard lock too... It is a very unique and secure way of locking one of the clamps.. I have one and really like it..

[@robertlaird6746]

She is such a keeper. I love her demeaner!

[@SkypowerwithKarl]

Congrats on your new Suzuki 20 EFI! You will love it. The most efficient, powerful, lightweight motor in its class. Several things you need to know. The prop is too small for your boat but it’s perfect for break-in tho. A 12’ RIB will top out at about 31 mph with the right prop like a 9.25 X 11 aluminum Solas and one person. Run a bit less prop if you’re a soft bottom or always with two onboard. Be warned that you need to use the supplied transom bolts because if you cross a wake at speed, the clamps are not adequate to avoid twisting the engine off the transom! If you see a large V shaped spray behind you it’s because your engine is too deep, but it’s not worth raising or building a higher transom for a 1 mph gain, trim is more important. If you have problems with keeping the bow down while getting on plane, don’t use a hydroplane or fin, buy Smart tabs instead. You will have a lot of “tiller torque” at speed. This can countered by making a trim tab on the starboard side of the skeg. Build a 3/8” wedge of JB weld on a paint free surface, the trailing edge is flat/squared off. You will notice a lot of tiller vibration at speed. Don’t use the tiller lock to dampen (red lever) use the friction adjust bolt but don’t over tighten or you could break the housing. The ECU has rubber grommets that wears out and you should replace them every 50 hours if you always run at top speed like I do. Of course you can always run slower too. Enjoy!

[@MsRob1977]

I used a 1/2 inch cable to lock it up to docks because it's harder to cut with bolt cutters because of all the little strands. I also bought a cheap go pro from a pawn shop and hid it in a fake rock or under the dock for proof if it ever was stolen. That always worked for me.

[@kenchace8444]

Love the new anchor. I had one of those old collapsible anchors too but they don't hold well at all. I'm also working on my dinghy security so a very timely segment. Best of luck with the new motor. Those Suzukis are great.

[@FrankDBoyce]

Sierra's got such a great attitude and outlook. Love it!

[@sainity1]

tighten 1 of the swivel bolts a little more to create drag inside the shroud, easy fix to stop rattle , my shroud is 316 stainless

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

yes we saw that option for the stainless but it was over $100. good Idea on turning the clamp a bit. we surprisingly dont have any rattle which is awesome!

[@markhanna4511]

Wrap the cowel with vinyl first, then paint that vinyl to look like crap, so that a potential thief won’t spot your motor as first choice, while preserving your cover and motor value.

[@AndTheCorrectAnswerIs]

Fantastic idea. Outdoor sign vinyl can be bought cheaply on Ebay and is UV resistant and should last several years.

[@alanswanson1952]

I was thinking the same thing. Maybe rebrand it with the cheapest Chinese brand you can use Chinese lettering and put duct tape on that looks like it is holding the cowling in place.

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

That is my suggestion too...

[@mikeyboost4life69]

I said the same exact thing without seeing your comment they should wrap it in like some grungy looking vinyl wrap most hideous thing they can come up with

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Awesome idea! thanks so much for the tip!

[@private1750]

Hey guys. An idea for ya. Get some plasti dip in a spray can and apply it to your motor.. You'll need to apply several coats as the more you put on the easier it is to get off. Then you can ugly up on top of the plasti dip and when your ready to sell it or just want it to look new again just remove the dip. Easy peasy..

[@manbearpig2164]

I can't imagine how you guys feel, I've had the same motor for years and every time I look to get a stronger one I see the price

[@toddabrahamsson1797]

As for other distributors there is Lewis Marine in FLA. also Defenders in Waterford Ct. For you yanmar engines “ raw water pumps “ the is a great company best around called Depco in FLA they have all the parts in stock for your raw water pumps. Have you serviced the raw water pumps ? A typical service would include an impeller, a cam, cover plate, gasket. You need to check the window to see if the seals are leaking. If you have any questions you can email me or call me.

[@johnnyrambles]

I've never used in a marine environment, but you might want to try Plasti Dip liquid rubber spray on your engine. It's like spray paint, but it can be peeled off if you decide to sell the outboard. It's also a matte finish so it would look pretty gnarly and might discourage potential thieves. Also, they make tamper proof nuts that require a special wrench to remove, might be a better option than messing up the standard ones when bolting to the transom.

[@gnrphil]

Nice to see you got a Mantus dinghy anchor, I think I recommended that to you a while back. you're gonna love it.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

It's so nice! and funny, its like a minnie me of our big anchor

[@Serrano46571]

I had an engine stolen once. It sucks. Good luck on your new one.

[@philuresky2993]

get someone to wrap the cowling and paint it or rebadge it as an el cheapo motor, easy to remove if you decide to upgrade, love your work guys.

[@allynonderdonk7577]

The spot is a great idea.You should hook up the spot inside the engine housing via the battery start terminals or a secondary set inside the cowling. Then modify a pastic electronics experiment box to cover the spot logo and wires. Then put a sticker that says ignition module or something on that case. That way the internal battery doesn't get used, it is on the dingy and motor, it is hidden, and permanently powered.

[@garyallsebrook3493]

When I was in the Navy, I was an interior communications electrician, so we were all over the ship. Our tools were constantly being stolen. The Chief sprayed all the handles pink. We never lost a tool after that! No guarantees though. People break into cars around here and steal their garbage😛

[@rosconole]

I have same spot GPS in my enclosed trailer for security, works good just needs decent unimpeded view of sky , it wouldn't pick GPS great if I put it in a cabinet or anywhere else inside really, but in the roof vent area it would work fine. Just FYI if you have it reading issues..

[@tomc4077]

Check out the ABUS combination locks ! No more forgetting your keys on the boat.... No more forced dives to try to find keys dropped at a dock ! You set the combination. We have about 6 all set with the same combination on our companion ways, dingy outboard, dingy dock lock cable, and deck boxes. A little light oil in the top and bottom of the lock will keep everything free. There is nothing worse than boat connected theft !

[@waynemcphail7825]

You are good for your insight on break in, Good job! Use SS fasteners. You two have your act together. Best of luck to the two of you.

[@chasf1066]

The bar that goes over the clamp is good as long as it`s a good one. The spot is good but big and easy to see. They also make a small GPS that you can hide in the motor some place, so small that you won`t see it or know what it is if you do I have one on my MC. I`d do that If it ever grows feet again just track it. ( Buy the way pad lock for the bar is suppose to go through the hole in the tighten clamp for the motor. You shouldn`t have to enlarge it to fit the lock but you mite have to. Then the bar doesn`t slide back and forth like you were doing. )

[@thomasjohnson9909]

Good morning Tula family

[@Whalermansteve84]

I have a special lock that goes over the bolts that tighten to the transom. I haven’t been able to find a new one on the stores so I’m assuming they don’t make them anymore , but mine seems to work flawless

[@MHix63]

I love the Suzuki outboards. I have a 140hp on my boat...that thing purrs like a kitten and never fails to start right up.

[@ninehundreddollarluxuryyac5958]

Where you bolted the motor through the transom, weld the nuts onto the bolts. Just a short hit with the welder that won't heat the rest of the bolt is enough. I'll do it at the dock in my back yard if you want to sail up to Merritt Island, Fl. Otherwise, anyone with the cheapest Harbor freight welder can do it. The welder they have on sale for $80 from time to time will run on regular 30 amp 110v and is more than capable of permanently welding the nut onto the bolt.

[@kimpark8359]

Good luck with the new motor!

[@HyperionMV]

Check the comments of the vid where you announced the theft. Right after I recommended the spot trace I linked a pict on where mine is mounted.

[@matthewcummings7094]

May seem brutal but super glued fish hooks around mount always works. I met my thieves in person

[@ralphya609]

i have that spot trace - works great - used it in different vessels, vehicles.. - suggestions for location: inside top of engine cover, under bench? i have it to notify on movement

[@SailAwayVlog]

Hey brother, for your motor lock just turn one or both screw handles just slightly off center so the bar slides on just a little snug. Eliminates the rattle. BTW - closing on a boat May 3!! Woohoo

[@49dodgeguy]

Lol,,,jetty is in " kill mode". She wants that remote control boat!!! I'm with you Billy,,,,,I have no use for liars,,,or thieves,,,,what goes around comes around,,,,have to believe in karma,,, Glad you two got yourselves a brand new outboard,,,,it's nice to buy new,,,,warranty ,,,,no worries,,,,great job,,,

[@jacktaylor1030]

They took the money from selling your stolen motor, and used it to mess up their cracked heads even more.

[@markhanna4511]

Shove some closed cell foam rubber inside that sliding bar lock so that it does not slide; also the annoying vibration noise you may experience will be mitigated or eliminated altogether. Have Fun!

[@johnnukecop]

Another great video. I would be careful with the suggestions to put a SPOT or other device inside of the engine cowl. I suspect the heat and the vibration will do the device absolutely no good. Smooth seas with warm steady winds . . . and enough Whale Sharks to keep Sierra stoked!

[@krispress7824]

Glad you got a other Suzuki 20. That engine is awesome.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

yeah we really liked the old one so we went with the same!

[@joerob3449]

A tip from a freight broker always open the carton and check for any possible concealed damage before you sign for your shipment. Makes filing a damage claim a lot easier.

[@nothanks9205]

Billy, you should paint the cowling in different colors of plastidip. It peels off pretty easily if you ever want to sell it. If you really wanna make it look ugly smear spots of oil in between layers of plastidip to screw up adhesion and make it flake off.

[@johnnynguyen4907]

Whistle 3/ GPS Pet Tracker & Activity Monitor/ Grey mounted in the cowl of the outboard pay 6 dollars a month connect to wifi and cellar. Drill holes in the bolt clean ones and dont cross thread and put a lock though the bolt. Best of luck mate. Edit saw you added lithium battery you could buy a motorcycle gps tracker option and hard wire it so when a thief steals it or disconnect battery it goes off...

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Would it work in different countries?

[@johnnynguyen4907]

@@Tulasendlesssummer i belive the pet on only runs on att network but trackermate is international but best to reach out to them cant hurt. IMPO messing up the cowl wont do much cause theives are in it for the money 100 dollars still 100 dollars.

[@j.w.stevenson8510]

Great Video good luck with the new motor .

[@kentfletcher8539]

Get a couple of tamper-resistant machine screws. They're available in SS, and have a pinned Torx drive head.

[@jacklabloom635]

I'm glad you got a new engine. I hope your security measures work.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thanks so much Jack!

[@ralphholiman7401]

We’ve had two outboards stolen. One was unlocked, the other was locked to a fish cleaning table with cable. The thieves broke the cleaning table apart to take it. So lock it to something substancial! Two stolen in sixty years isn’t bad, I guess.

[@deerfield2004]

Use the thickest steel cable you can find,that makes hard on any cutter,they sale those alarm for fire extinguish cabinet ,very loud and make sure they can see them,if u have cell plan,move your sim card to a old phone and hide phone with a free tracking app.., a lot good ones outhere.,again only works when you have services ,but isfree.

[@alnbaba]

Years back I had a 40 hp stolen I found it on Craigslist a year later and retrieved it. I gave them the option load on my truck or the pipe wrench, they choose option 1.

[@craigrethorn1234]

You can also get theift or tamper proof bolts and nuts

[@AppleRob]

Did insurance cover the theft? We have our boat insurance through Towboat US and they cover any loss to the dingy up to 15k.

[@forestlavoy8217]

flip a handle inside the bar to line up with the lock and there is no more movement.

[@richardbatchelor3024]

Try looking in to vinyl wrap that you be able to put on or pasty dip spray?

[@jjohnbrown1221]

For dingy motor; get old t-shirt and use as motor cover. It will look like crap and protect motor case for resale. Things that stop bolt cutters works great. Some of those little locks that are name brand are very hard to open without key. Cable locks are very hard to cut with bolt cutters. Some of the new bicycle locks are very impressive and light.

[@derekfreeman6888]

On the through bolts you can get them tack welded, and when you need to take off the engine just cut them off. Just make sure you bak them with a thick fender washer.

[@nm999999991]

If there is more than 1/2", you can also take a 5 pound hammer and just bend the ends over.

[@erichcollar9810]

“Do Not Fork This End” (at1:01).... too funny

[@ryanstacey671]

My family uses the Tile gps trackers my dad has gone far enough as to put it on his yeti cooler and cover it with a sticker so no one would notice it. It was stolen once at a campground so this was his solution and it works perfectly.

[@mikeyboost4life69]

By the time you pay for all that service and everything the chances of it getting stolen or not you can always just buy a new one every few years sorry to say that's like paying car insurance though when you don't have it that's when things are going to happen so it's hit or miss love the videos keep it up guys I always look forward to my phone dinging with your guys endless vacations

[@scottpetrone6284]

Bill do you have the option to bolt your new motor to the transom instead of using the clamps? You should use hardened galvanized steel. For security reasons they sell the actual nuts that you can't take off with a regular ratchet. They're very much similar to what you would use on alloy car Wheels. Without the special tool you can't get them off. I sent you an IM with a photo of the other device to lock your outboard. As always I love your content as it's not overproduced and very real. Anchors aweigh!

[@wolfman1549]

He did bolt it. Did you Watch the video?

[@wolfman1549]

Scott Petrone 10:40

[@captraykelly]

West Marine has always been great to me. They were one of my first sponsors my TV Show. PM me and I tell you more. Nice new engine. I really hope the thieves that stole you engine get caught and jailed one day. Just to let you know, I keep checking fb marketplace for it. I hate thieves. Had thefts on our boat a few times. Another great video.

[@sauldiaz5988]

Enjoy your video.....hope to see you out there.

[@Fundean]

Battery is love! Lol and just leave the one screw tab angled out and up a little to tighten up the bar... sorry about the multiple comments

[@mackagerton4860]

Yeah I’m with him I hope they got it and whatever they put it on Burns up

[@jcf6597]

Great video. Did you check Craigs list to see if the thief was trying to sell your old motor on it? How did you decide on which brand of outboard to buy? Does the Spot Trace need a clear unobstructed view of the sky to work properly? I always thought using Plastidip in a spray can would be good for making an outboard rough looking and then you could just rub of the plastidip when you want the shiny factory paint back.

[@quarlow1215]

I cut a piece of a pool noodle up and stuffed it in the lock bar. It is a bit compressable which keeps tension on it so as not to rattle.

[@cartmanrlsusall]

I'm looking forward to the review on the electric motor, as light as it seems you could mount it on a paddle board, and keep it charged with some more solar panels on your bimini,running jetty to shore would then be all renewable

[@SeekerKnight]

I used one of those bar locks for 15 yrs and never had a problem.

[@patrickcoleman3]

You didn't buy a Kyrtonite motorcycle lock, like i said before it has to be cut twice, the alarm lock you got can be defeated with a wet rag to muffle the alarm. and can be cut with bolt cutters.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

We ditched the alarm lock and used a bar lock instead which cant be cut with bolt cutters. Idk where we would be able mount a kryptonite lock.

[@patrickcoleman3]

@@Tulasendlesssummer high grade stainless chain through the transom probably the best way. Thieves also use battery operated cutting wheels if they want something a determined thief will get it, what you want to do is make it too hard so they will pass on it.

[@glassman51]

Hi guys, I always love your videos and think Jetty is the cutest,But that baby mantus anchor is pretty cute too. I’m curious Billy, why along shaft on the outboard? Fairwinds kids

[@bruceklein9008]

Keep all those padlocks well coated with a good corrosion protectant.

[@jasonbishop3541]

Hey guys, are y'all in St Augustine? I was working on the Island and thought I saw Adrenalin tied up at the marina. Would love to meet you guys, if you have time!

[@bayardtaylor4704]

That bar lock is the best one to use

[@mozismobile]

I would have looked for a GPS tracker long and skinny enough to go in through the inflation port of the dinghy. But since you have that one, hide it somewhere :) Cloth tape/gaffer tape will stop most vibration :)

[@AndTheCorrectAnswerIs]

I wish I were as forgiving as Sierra, but I'm not. I prefer to think that good things happen to good people, and bad things happen to bad people.

[@bradb9146]

I couldn't agree with you more . Another channel I watch called Fate Unbound , who are a couple living fulltime in an rv just had one of their dream catchers stolen . Can you imagine the mindset of someone willing to steal evil ? There is nothing but bad karma as reward for such an existence . °\(-_-)/°

[@joeblow1942]

Gawd bless her, but it's a right-brained woman thing and is the reason why men didn't want women to vote back in the day.

[@kellydrover1994]

AndTheCorrectAnswerIs god bless her forgiving heart ! But I’m in the hemorrhoids and locust camp for the thieves.

[@toddabrahamsson1797]

With West Marine you both need to open an account under your LLC Name. Your LLC name has a Federal Tax number , you will then be a customer of Port Supply ? You will get close to the same discount as a company in the marine industry. If you do this you can also use your LLC company to get an account at Kellogg Marine in Old Lyme Ct. also know as Land & Sea. You will find a major savings year to year.

[@reelcurious]

Maybe you could set up a trail camera to keep an eye on the dingy. Make sure to get a cable lock to wrap around the camera. Also they make a trail camera that is connected to a mobile network, that will send a photo directly to your cell phone as soon as motion is detected.

[@nt4g1]

Good looking engine... Buy a dumpy cowl cover and paint it crappy... We had good luck with the lock bar too.....

[@joannedevine2141]

Why not attach a cube to the motor or dingy? Like a guitar pic size. Track your item on gps.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

is that a gps tracker? Does it work off satellite?

[@zzzxxzzz4797]

Jolly Holly had her dinghy stolen engine and all ! She recovered it , but the thief disguised it by sanding the finish and painting it in places that made it look different and took the bra off the dinghy ! So you can make yours look bad but the thief will change it again so it will be hard for you to identify it ! Look for an inconspicuous place on the engine and scratch into the metal the last 4 numbers of your social security to prove it's yours when law enforcement checks it as stolen at used marine stores ect ... A lowjack like you have can help but you shouldn't let anyone know you are doing that ! Ssshhh mums the word ! Are you keeping the electric motor or having a give away contest ? Thanks for sharing 😎

[@FrankLadd]

plastidip makes bright colors like yellow and orange and it peels easily so will look really crappy in short order. But when you want to remove it all you can with an afternoon of scrubbing and the paint underneath will still look fine.

[@kongkjetil]

use rubberpaint like plastidip to mess up the motor. Different color and "scratsh" the paint. Both look banged ut and it protects, And can easey peel off.

[@jhen6690]

always wish good things so good things will come to you!

[@joebuck49]

There is a masking spray you can put on a vehicle then paint over it then when you want it all peels off. I've seen it at wallmart.

[@kevinnugent4746]

Nice truck!

[@The_Oldguy]

Buy an old used engine shroud from a engine repair shop and mess it up and keep your new shroud in storage. Put your GPS tracker inside of a normal looking item, like a boat fender or float that are attached to the dingy.

[@bubblefishez]

I would put the alert in a hatch that is locked. Maybe the upper haul some how.