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jerlim
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Initially Posted - 04/17/2011 :  16:06:35  Show Profile
This is a cautionary tale, and the author may be taking a liberty w/ the term 'pirate', but he makes a valid point of the crime that is becoming all too common...and provides any of us with a moment to pause and consider our exposure to robbery and/or criminal violence...
http://www.liboatingworld.com/archive/2011/03/SEBW/SEBW_10.pdf
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Response Posted - 04/17/2011 :  20:23:55  Show Profile
OK, get real... We're talking about burglars--not "pirates". It happens in most marinas (especially to unlocked boats). Stamford, CT, is a city with the full spectrum of socio-economic groups, and none of those groups lacks the intelligence to spot opportunities to make a living, whether on Wall Street or in the hood.

The Thimble Islands are close to New Haven, and maybe you don't even have to be close to NH to find other opportunists.

When you leave your boat at anchor or in a marina, you do so in full visibility of a lot of people. Leaving it unsecured is silly. Securing it <i>might</i> be inviting damage to gain entry. Take all of that into consideration and remember--yachting is a pass-time that might attract some people trying to "make a living". Plan accordingly.
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jerlim
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Response Posted - 04/18/2011 :  18:36:05  Show Profile
Agreed...the article title is hyperbole to be sure...as well intentioned as it may be...
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Voyager
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Response Posted - 04/18/2011 :  19:14:37  Show Profile
IMHO they're scrapin' the bottom of the barrel for "sensational journalism".
On an average day, how many cars are broken in to for tools, briefcases, GPS and joyrides!?!?
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bigelowp
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Response Posted - 04/20/2011 :  18:54:40  Show Profile
Then again . . . . I know a lot of people who believe strongly that Pirates exist, and own some of the most succesful boat yards/marinas on Long Island Sound . . . .
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