Marina security

[Bill B.]

How secure are boats left permanently at marinas? I am thinking about buying a used aluminum boat/motor and leasing a slip by the year at a Truman marina. When I leave the boat unattended, how safe will it be? Should I remove the depth finder and trolling motor, etc., every time I leave? Can I insure the boat, motor and contents against theft?

[MOPanfisher]

Most marinas are fairly secure, however there is the occasional rash of theft from boats.  Generally they will take the fast easy to grab stuff, rods, reels, etc.  I would definitely take the depthfinder off and either lock it in the boat somewhere.  Batteries are another frequent flyer for thefts at times.  I suspect you can buy insurance but have no idea the cost.

[Bill B.]

Ah, batteries, yeah. Thanks.

[Nitroman]

Yes you can insure it for whatever level you would like just remember your level of coverage will determine your premium. I would say a  " BIG YES " to remove all that you can each & every time !!!!!!! I have fished all across the USA & CANADA for over 40 years & the only  " TIMES " I had a problem was on 2 different trips to TRUMAN. One time a rod & reel was stolen out of my boat as it sat in a slip overnight @‌ BUCKSAW MARINA & one time my boat ( & ANOTHER GENTLEMENS ) were stolen out of a slip @‌ OSAGE BLUFF MARINA !!!!!!! Got the rod & reel back & the thief ( A MARINA EMPLOYEE ) was arrested & taken off to jail by the local SHERIFF, his employer filed charges against him so I did not have to. Got my boat back also, but, lost all my rods - reels - tackle - personal property etc. that was in the boat. My insurance company ( STATE FARM @‌ THAT TIME ) covered the $ 20,000.00 bill ( ALL REPLACEMENT COST WAS COVERED BY MY HOME OWNERS POLICY UNDER THE PERSONAL PROPERTY SECTION AS MOST BOAT INSURANCE POLICIES NORMALLY COVER THE BOAT - MOTOR - TRAILER & NOT YOURS OR OTHERS PERSONAL PROPERTY )  to replace everything. Still the time & trouble you go through it is not worth it. One final thought, TRUMAN for years & years has been notorious for this type of activity & is by far the worst for these types of problems. " GOOD LUCK " !!!!!!!

[Bill B.]

I've been reading horror stories about marina theft at Truman for years, and I've really been reluctant to get a boat and put it there. Are things any better on the LOZ side of the dam? At the Old Oar House?

[fishinwrench]

Anything from Proctor cr. on up might be a tad sketchy.  (Winters Bone)

I wouldn't worry too much about the boat....but wheels/tires, small outboards and anything small enough to be carried..... I'd worry about.

[Gavin]

Don't leave anything portable with value anywhere. It will be gone. Minor criminals prowl for easy pickings everywhere. 

 

[rainbow]

Whenever we visit Truman I park my boat at Truman State Park marina.  I remove all fishing gear and electronics.  I have not had a problem with theft and I see rods left in boats overnight all the time.  The only problem I have had at that marina is from storm damage to my boat.  That place is a magnet for storms.