Boat Security Alarm

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Kevin

Several months back I polled folks on the forum about various security alarm products that might be used in my H320. Few responses and most referred me to expensive hard-wired security systems. I opted to try the SecurityGuard III system from Desert Security Products. It is wireless. It has a built in motion sensor and alarm sounder. I added the additional wireless sensor, reed switches, external sounder, strobe and wireless key entry (and a few other unnamed surprises). The internal battery holds a charge for about 3 months; it isn't recommended that you leave it plugged in when you are gone. The installation took less than a couple of hours including options I purchased with it. After three months I am happy to report no false alarms and the system sounds every time I visit the boat assuming I don't cut it off first. I will say that the alarm is so loud that I don't recommend setting if off without ear plugs or for days your ears will feel like they they did after a Pink Floyd concert in the 70's. I do not sell the product and am simply reporting back to all sailors with a recommendation for a security solution that is less than $500 bucks and is very effective.
 
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Trevor - SailboatOwners.com

Thanks Kevin

Hi Kevin - Thanks for sharing your experiences. There hasn't been much written on the topic. Best, Trevor
 
Feb 29, 2004
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Hey Kevin

Are you on lake Travis, and if so i see the need for that. Travis got so bad when i was there i gave up on boating there. Although i always did like the Lago Vista Reatta
 
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Yes, I am on Travis

I am on Travis and some boat owners I know have been hit but so far I have been lucky and I assume having an alarm makes other boats around me look easier than mine. Also, I don't leave valuables on board! I have heard it is pretty much the same everywhere certain times of the year.
 
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