David Reed makes his own outboard motor lock to ward off thieves
When I bought my new inflatable, I did some research into the different outboard motor locks available. My conclusion was that they were expensive, and many seemed likely to corrode rapidly.
I decided to fabricate my own based on ideas I have seen.
I made a simple bar by cutting a long slot in a piece of 40mm x 40mm stainless steel box section which can slide over the clamping screws.
A pair of holes through the end allows a long-hasp padlock to be inserted, making a simple but effective lock for when the outboard is on the inflatable or the pushpit rail. Cost £9.50
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