Fuel Theft

[RicM]

Well it happened at our dock this week, a twin outboard Robalo got drained sometime during the week. The owner had topped off the tanks last weekend, and this Friday they took off for a pleasure ride and didn't make it to the Wickford breakwater. At first they thought engine trouble, but no, after closer inspection they were out of gas. Someone had pulled into the empty slip next to them and siphoned 150 gallons of gas out of their boat! 150x $4 = $600! Time to look for a locking gas cap. Anybody have a good product that will fit the Albin filler fitting?

[RobS]

What a bummer - that truly sucks.

What about the fancy security system that you have that nailed me in Boston sneaking aboard for a Heineken Would that not be triggered if someone simply pulled along side?

[jleonard]

I don't know what fits your fitting, but last week on the trawler list they were talking about a Vetus product that would do that. I haven't checked it out myself but will.

Look them up and search around theor website.