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Re: Best way to protect a TM against theft [Re: markson] #13283152 09/16/19 11:39 PM
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Have this on my Ultrex and they make locks for the graphs too. At least it will hinder a quick an easy theft


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Re: Best way to protect a TM against theft [Re: MagFluker] #13283271 09/17/19 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by MagFluker


Have this on my Ultrex and they make locks for the graphs too. At least it will hinder a quick an easy theft

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but that knob with a keyhole ain’t stopping a thief. Lol. It’s only gonna frustrate you when you need to remove it and can’t find the key, or the key hole pins are rusty.

But i bet it looks cool.


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Re: Best way to protect a TM against theft [Re: kirbydog] #13283368 09/17/19 02:43 AM
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A pit bull that sleeps under the boat cover. Seriously though there are guys up north that use chesapeake bay retriever for just this, they have them stay in the boat overnight when at tournaments.

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Re: Best way to protect a TM against theft [Re: SteezMacQueen] #13283373 09/17/19 02:54 AM
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Had that on my Ultrex and somehow it unscrewed itself and my Ultrex went for a swim!

Re: Best way to protect a TM against theft [Re: SteezMacQueen] #13283420 09/17/19 04:34 AM
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Originally Posted by SteezMacQueen
Originally Posted by squib
Run a Motorguide


I got it!

Get a custom Ultrex cover made that says “Motorguide” on it. Best of both worlds then!

roflmao


It's funny.. The ole MotorGuide on our previous '97 boat, out lasted BOTH new Minn Kotas on current boats!! I'll be back with MG when the time comes


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Re: Best way to protect a TM against theft [Re: kirbydog] #13283456 09/17/19 10:23 AM
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I used button head torx security bolts for the mount and head unit. Got them off Amazon.


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Re: Best way to protect a TM against theft [Re: kirbydog] #13284011 09/17/19 06:12 PM
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LOL, A sawzall? I could have your ultrex off in less than 2 min with an allen wrench, screwdriver, and a pair of dykes. You don't need to get to the underside.

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Re: Best way to protect a TM against theft [Re: shotgunwilly] #13284056 09/17/19 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by shotgunwilly
LOL, A sawzall? I could have your ultrex off in less than 2 min with an allen wrench, screwdriver, and a pair of dykes. You don't need to get to the underside.


No. You couldn’t. And you don’t need an Allen wrench. Just a screw driver and a 10mm wrench or deep socket. But, you’d have to remove the foot pedal and recess first. Then reach WAY up to the point of the bow to keep the nyloc nuts from turning as you use your little screw driver. A sawzall will just obliterate the 1/4” thick bolts....along with any fiberglass that’s in the way.

I, honestly, would take a serious bet that you couldn’t even get to the nyloc nuts in two minutes. Good try though.


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Re: Best way to protect a TM against theft [Re: MagFluker] #13284569 09/18/19 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by MagFluker


Have this on my Ultrex and they make locks for the graphs too. At least it will hinder a quick an easy theft


I have one still on the Fortrex that I replaced with a new Ultrex. But it seems the steering box doesn't allow the space to use the Dura-safe lock. Is your Ultrex a different model than mine?

Re: Best way to protect a TM against theft [Re: kirbydog] #13284632 09/18/19 02:31 AM
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I would rather get my trolling motor stolen occasionally than take the motor off every single night that I travel with boat in tow. Been lucky on the “trolling motor theft thing” for several decades(like most everyone else). Think about the electronics every time I stop somewhere(though rarely actually do anything about it) but never really think about the trolling motor. The fact that the OP even brings up this question does point to the fact that Trolling Motor costs have hit a crazy $$$ new height though! Fabricated Paranoia’s a waste of energy. I’m a bit of an underachiever though. laugh

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