STOLEN predator 5.4 rib with suzuki DF90 - Page 2

SteveHall · 03 July 2014, 08:43

I really hope this gets recovered, and I know its not going to help but like others I am so glad I have the tracker so I could find it myself

PeterM · 03 July 2014, 09:53

A few years ago another ribnet member not far from you had his ribeye stolen... Off his drive.... It was found in a field not far away minus the motor and trailer... Worth a drive round some country lanes for a hour or two to look for it.

Don't give up on making a claim. Pm me if you want to chat about the side.

Pete

extreme engineer · 14 July 2014, 19:32

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Originally Posted by nugent

That was my thought also,,,

Well you could ask him as he is a member on here

Doug_G · 14 July 2014, 19:42

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Originally Posted by SteveHall

I really hope this gets recovered, and I know its not going to help but like others I am so glad I have the tracker so I could find it myself

Why don't you start a new thread about 'trackers' , starting with what you have and why you decided on that one (+ cost) ?

It could result in a few RIBs being recovered.

SteveHall · 14 July 2014, 19:46

Its been discussed heavily on here over the years. The only problem I have is that the product I have is coming end of life in a few years, but its brilliant. I have the Garmin GTU10. I installed it 2 years ago and haven't touched it since

I have the iPhone app so I can see where it is any time, follow it, get email, sms notifications.

Hightower · 14 July 2014, 19:46

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Originally Posted by extreme engineer

Well you could ask him as he is a member on here

Not trying to fish for names but are they a new member or a more established member?

snowsports1 · 14 July 2014, 20:51

My ears are burning! I paid a deposit for the rib that got stolen, I didn't steal it! I am gutted as I had booked it in for a service with the local dealer and it was a nice rib. I have subsequently bought another rib. I am not sure it would have been a great plan to give all my details to the seller and pay a deposit to steal it later on! The police have been given my details but they haven't bothered to contact me.

ShinyShoe · 14 July 2014, 21:23

You can pick up trackers for <£20 now on fleabay... Would be curious if people have experience...

While tracking doesn't garuntee recovery it seems like it might stand a better chance than a clamp that takes 20 seconds to remove..

extreme engineer · 14 July 2014, 21:47

snow sports,

I put in my comment because a few comments were made about the buyer picking up the boat early, which I did not like.

I was more than 100% sure that you were just as shocked as I was when I informed you the boat was stolen. Obviously I am still very peed off the boat has gone but also disappointed as I knew the boat was going to be looked after by its next owner.

Rgds

james

Simon666 · 14 July 2014, 21:53

I have one of these:
TK103 B Car Vehicle Real time Spy GPS Tracker Remote Control | eBay
I added a shock sensor:
NEW!!Shock sensor shake sensor for GPS tracker GPS103A,B,TK103A,TK103B,best qual | eBay
And mounted it i a water tight plastic box with a gland for the power cable.
The device is set to sleep until it detects vibration then it will text my phone with the alarm description and its google map link location.
Then i can track it live for this website (for free)...
GPS-Trace Orange 2.0
It works amazingly well and has so far been 100% reliable.
The unit runs from the boat's battery, but if disconnected it will run from its own internal battery for a day or two.

I use a giffgaff SIM card. Its costs nothing to run unless it texts you an alarm (6 pence).
If you wish to have live GPRS tracking on permantly it costs 20p a day in data, but this will also increase battery drain so not ideal if you dont use the boat for a couple of weeks.

My boss is so impressed we have been trialing one in our delivery van for the last 2 months, and now i've bought 10 more to fit in our fleet vehicles.

Simon666 · 14 July 2014, 22:01

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Originally Posted by extreme engineer

snow sports,

I put in my comment because a few comments were made about the buyer picking up the boat early, which I did not like.

I was more than 100% sure that you were just as shocked as I was when I informed you the boat was stolen. Obviously I am still very peed off the boat has gone but also disappointed as I knew the boat was going to be looked after by its next owner.

Rgds

james

I saw your Stolen Boat poster in the Harbour Master's office at Warsash last weekend.

Did you get anywhere with your insurance company?

extreme engineer · 14 July 2014, 22:12

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Originally Posted by Simon666

I saw your Stolen Boat poster in the Harbour Master's office at Warsash last weekend.

Did you get anywhere with your insurance company?

I have had a loss adjuster/ marine theft investigator around to go through the details and take a statement. But for me it looks like it is going to end up being one very expensive lapse. The day prior to the theft was one of those days of running around trying to get a million things done and trip to visit family thrown in.

Bigtalljv · 14 July 2014, 22:19

So because you didn't have a lock on it they aren't going to cover the insurance? Is that an "over there" legal thing or a stipulation in your insurance coverage? I've never heard of anything like that here in the USA. I'm curious if I need to go digging more. I read through my insurance docs and didn't see anything related to that.

Jason

Nick Hearne · 14 July 2014, 22:31

Quite normal over here, trailer has to have wheel clamp or hitch lock on to be insured!
So if you take the wheels off without a clamp you are not covered

Bigtalljv · 14 July 2014, 22:46

that's brutal.

Simon666 · 14 July 2014, 23:36

Funny thing is most don't specify a certain type of wheel clamp.
It could be a £10 ebay thing or a £200 bad-boy.
My wheel clamp cost me £50 and it took me about 20 seconds to take off when i forgot my key one day.
It seems like just another little thing they can catch you out on when it comes to pay out on a claim.

Bigtalljv · 14 July 2014, 23:39

Well I double checked with my agent and we don't have those requirements here. Common sense says they might be a good idea though....

Poly · 14 July 2014, 23:46

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Originally Posted by Simon666

It works amazingly well and has so far been 100% reliable.

Wow how many times has your boat been nicked

Trimix · 15 July 2014, 14:08

My insurance also does not specify the type of lock. I still bought an expensive one. But if I leave the boat for a while (holiday) I plan to remove the trailer wheels, except the one with the lock on.

Plus two trackers and alert neighbours. Im also hoping that an odd RIB and living miles from the sea may help.

But it does seem you cant take too many precautions.

I once spent an afternoon sawing a steering wheel lock off a car in Bath. Not one of the hundred or so passers-by said anything. Took a few hacksaw blades to cut through the weld, but no effort other than time and a hacksaw from Halfords in the same street.

I hope it turns up for you.

SteveHall · 15 July 2014, 14:57

I stripped my hubs down, and therefore had the wheels off and no clamp - I emailed my insurance company for some guidance...

I got this reply - "we would regard removal of the wheels to meet our security requirements, and so your RIB and trailer would still be insured."