Scumbags at Edgewater

[Papascott]

Originally Posted by maggot

Hey!! Watch who your callin a thief!!

Is this some inside joke? He never once called anyone a thief?

[moondog5814]

Originally Posted by maggot

Hey!! Watch who your callin a thief!!

Nothing personal, buddy, but you know what I meant.

[Big-Eye]

I think because his screen name is maggot....and he made reference to a "maggot" in his post

[tomb]

Is this some inside joke? He never once called anyone a thief?

I think he was just trying to inject a little humor into an otherwise crappy situation.

[maggot]

I was just being a smart a##. I saw he referred to the crooks as maggots, so I took the bait and ran. It's a bad thing that happened for sure with the trailer and I hope they catch the bastards!

[Workdog]

Originally Posted by maggot

I was just being a smart a##. I saw he referred to the crooks as maggots, so I took the bait and ran. It's a bad thing that happened for sure with the trailer and I hope they catch the bastards!

Hey maggot, perhaps to alleviate any confusion in the future, you should change your avatar from Curly of the Three Stooges to the Telly Savalas character in the Dirty Dozen, who, coincidentally, was also named "maggot." As an added bonus, Telly was also baldheaded...

[ErieEye]

I've never been to this ramp, so I have no idea whats there or what it looks like. Is there any place that you could put a trail cam and keep it some what hidden?

[Steel Cranium]

Originally Posted by ErieEye

I've never been to this ramp, so I have no idea whats there or what it looks like. Is there any place that you could put a trail cam and keep it some what hidden?

Easily. Even if not hidden. There's a poop plant on one side of the lot and a yacht club on the other where a camera could be securely mounted (private property). Problem is the cost involved for equipment and monitoring. They could probably charge a few bucks for a launch if the owner's could be ensured that their equipment would be secure. If a few cameras were visible with a reminder sign or two, the scumbags would probably go elsewhere.

Budget cuts obviously cause an issue, but they have enough patrols to give tickets during the summer months for folks driving a few MPH over the 10mph speed limit between the park and the ramp.

Being shorebound, I have always felt safer at east 72nd than edgewater. Too many folks just aimlessly walking around or sitting in their cars alone at edgewater. Most folks at 72nd are there to fish - never had an issue there.

[jennis9]

That's why I like dry docking at Edgewater Marina - take my boat out of the secure lot and dunk it in and then pull the trailer back in the locked gate until we return. That's usually the place we go out of anyway. Had some vandalism this past spring at gordon park -- someone straightened out a jig and put it in my sidewall - had to get a new tire. Yuck. they are everywhere.

I'm certain someone could get mine too if they really wanted it, but it's worth the dough if you launch out of edgewater alot to have a spot right next door.

[maggot]

Originally Posted by Workdog

Hey maggot, perhaps to alleviate any confusion in the future, you should change your avatar from Curly of the Three Stooges to the Telly Savalas character in the Dirty Dozen, who, coincidentally, was also named "maggot." As an added bonus, Telly was also baldheaded...

I'll just become a real maggot.........my life's dream come true at last. I wonder if this makes me a Transvestite?

[ShutUpNFish]

What a shame! I hope you recover your loss....your insurance should cover it though right K?

I cannot even begin to fathom how some people can take such actions....I just hope it all catches up to them and they pay for the grief they put others through....A-holes!

[lskater]

Man that really sucks. I sure hope they catch the guys responsible and recover your trailer.

[reel]

Scumbags yea. Hope they sock um good !
Was thinking, how about posting a listing on Craigs List something like:
"Am rebuilding a boat trailer and looking for new or used parts, frame, axles etc. will pay cash."
Although they probably don't have internet, unless they stole a computer.
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[Buckeye1955]

I saw the suggestion on chains. Wouldn't work. We have bolt cutters in the tool room at work that will cut thru a hardened lock in two whacks. We need something like Harley has out now. It's a pager type security system that alerts you when the bike is messed with. Need the same type of system that would set off the vehicle horn and lights if the connection between the vehicle and trailer is broken. Maybe call Onstar if you had a GM product. I'd also go with spending a few nights under a tarp in the back of a truck with a nice shiny one setting there as bait. Those bums need taught a lesson they wouldn't soon forget!

[Buckeye1955]

I did a search and there is already trailer alarm systems out there! Check out

http://shop.easternmarine.com/index....atalog.catalog

They have several. Not cheap. But if you are in an area with problems, well worth the piece of mind!

Also found this. Cheaper and looks pretty good although I'm not sure how easy it is to install.

http://www.trailerlock.com/

[Tommybouy]

Good Luck with speedy receipt of your trailer. Hard to believe no one saw anything that appeared suspicious etc.

Beautiful Pig-Eyes'!

If they find the theiven rats; I hope you prosecute to the fullest extent. This obviously isnt a first time for them and wont be the last until they are caught.

Good Luck!

[puterdude]

For 300 bucks you can track your trailers right to the thieving basta*d's house.You'd have to rig a way to mount it inside a waterproof box.Think of the fun pulling up to thier house to retrieve your trailer.
http://www.spytechs.com/gps/TracKing.htm

[HappySnag]

if you can get track record GPS cell pfone ,whoo was at that time in parking lot you may locate the trailer.

snag