Many boat owners are trailering thier boats and dinghy's this time of the year. I set out to find what's new and exciting in the category of keeping your trailer secure. For high end security there is the incredible "Tender Tag by Nav Tracker" which I have written about on this blog and posted for availability on the Marine Guard Yacht Security website, but what about plain old trailer locks?My search did not take long as my November issue of BoatU.S. magazine arrived, and they were showcasing inventive new products that were honored this summer with the "National Marine Manufacturers Association Innovation Awards".
From the "hot tips and news you can use" section of BoatU.S. Magazine- November 2008:
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Stop Trailer Theft
short of storing your trailer boat in a bank vault, there is no 100% foolproof way to prevent boat theft. However, when BoatU.S. member Adam Pappalardo purchased his trailer boat and was looking for a secure hitch coupler lock, he wasn't impressed with what he found, so he invented his own --- The "Trailer Gator."
The Trailer Gator is designed for use when the boat is in storage. A hardened steel frame fits securely around the hitch coupler, locked in place with a coupler lock, preventing the coupler bolts from being removed or trailer ball from being inserted. A shackle guard prevents the use of bolt cutters on the lock.
Pappalardo says it's virtually indestructible and easy to install. Three sizes are available for non-surge brake trailers, starting at $110.00. For more information, go to www.TrailerGator.com
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Final Thoughts.
I'm very happy with the initial impressions of what I see at the website and the thoughtfulness that went into making a better trailer lock. If you have any experience with this product, let us know what you think about it by adding your comment.
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