Sorry to bring up what is surely and rightfully a sensitive topic. I have a boat with new F250 and may wish to keep it in a driveway in Edisto Beach.
Is it safe?
I see many very nice boats parked around where some of the owners appear absent. Reading THT forums makes me a bit paranoid, although many of the reports are from South Florida. That’s another world for sure, but is it generally safe to leave a new boat in an unattended driveway on the island or is that just asking for trouble with boat, motor, and/or electronic thefts?
Sent you a private message last week. Keep my in the driveway with double locks. My boats are covered and my next door is full time. I have not had a problem. Talk to George Brothers, police chief and ask them to keep a eye on it for you, they will. Tandem axle, add a chain, or chain it to post on house. Let’s buddy boat some time.
Not a complete prevention for theft, but I installed a couple of Ring brand floodlight cams and can see my boat from my I-phone anytime. It stores footage when it detects motion. I actually installed it after spring break last year when some kids drew a bunch of pictures of the male anatomy on the concrete under my house with sidewalk chalk. I also set up a camera facing Big Bay Creek so when I am having a bad day at work I can see a live shot and it reminds me why I work.
One way on and one way off Edisto and it is videoed. I’d say the word is out to most thieves, don’t here a lot of theft in that area. Local Law is pretty alert.
Do like all suggested with locks and camera. Put up a sign saying area is under surveillance.