Security on board, especially when overnighting

[K9Kampers]

Maybe I can come up with a "boat alarm" of some kind... (got the inventor wheels turning now)

Here are some security ideas for you...LINK

[jschrade]

I suspect that most do not know how impacting a "real" tactical light is. It WILL disorient the aggressor and gives you the edge in an encounter. The effects are not permanent and will wear off fairly quickly. So it is not a singular solution but mounted on a weapon it is very effective - ask the military and the SWAT terror squads.

Check one out at a gun show or your local gun store, you will be impressed.

Jim

Thanks to all...
Well, I married a pretty woman - happier than I've ever been!
However, now that SONG is in my head and keeps going around and around!!

I would like to point out for those who may not have realized, that the couple who went jet-skiing were on a border lake with Mexico, and were actually travelling over to the Mexico side of the lake for sight-seeing. Needless to say, there are many reasons NOT to do what they did, starting with the limited jurisdiction of the police. Granted, it is no excuse for Mexican nationals to come out shooting - but from all the news reports, I would not call our border with Mexico one that is peaceful and secure.

I don't want anyone to think that I feel that the Falcon Lake story is a fair representation (unless you live along the border of Mexico!) and can be compared to overnighting in a sailboat in the "relative safety" of our home waters...BUT it does highlight the "helpless" feeling of being out on a boat with nowhere to go, no police to call, etc. which is one of the thoughts behind the post. My plan is to treat it as I would being at home at night, and with the same level of precaution. (hmmm...and maybe a tac light for my protective device)

Maybe I can come up with a "boat alarm" of some kind... (got the inventor wheels turning now)

[dennisneal]

I think one of these would temporarily disable almost anyone.

http://www.amazon.com/Million-Candle-Po ... B0025P299S

Its not lethal, but it may be permanently blinding. So, I wouldn't use one without due consideration.

We have something similar on our boat. I hadn't thought of it as a security device, though.