Fuel Antisiphon Valve or Locking Cap

[TD]

I have a Albin 35TE with twin 6B Cummins. Does anyone know if Albin installs antisiphon valves that will prevent siphoning of fuel? I guess the best thing would be to install locking fuel caps to prevent tampering, but I haven't found one to fit the existing fill ports. Also I didn't really want to go through the work of replacing both fill necks with locking caps. I appreciate any solutions anyone else has used to prevent fuel theft.

[JackK]

Have people reached the point of stealing fuel? I've not heard of it yet here (New England) but I guess it's just a matter of time.

Would an anti-siphon device restrict fuel filling? I know a few people have problems with venting that prevent fueling at speed.

Jack

[TD]

I have never heard of anyone stealing fuel either, so maybe I am being over cautious of what might be coming down the road. I do leave my boat unattended at a remote location for short periods of time.

[JackK]

With over 300 gals of diesel onboard and fuel approaching if not exceeding $3.50/gal you may be thinking wisely.

I did a quick search on Defender and do not see a locking deck plate.

Happy Holidays,
Jack