Unfortunately boats are often vulnerable to thieves, especially when they tend to be out of use during the winter period. This is why many boaters install alarm systems when the boating season is over, and there are many innovative devices out there to choose between.
If you’re located nearby then an alarm sound is probably all you need, yet for those who leave their boats further afield, you can buy systems which send you an SMS message when the motion detectors have gone off.
CCTV can be a little on the expensive side( in terms of operation), and you will need to keep checking up on your boating security equipment from time to time to make sure it’s all in working order. You may remove most belongings form your boat during the winter, but it’s always better to be safe than sorry, and nobody wants a trespasser stepping into their boat, rummaging through belongings.