Warning !

[HALLETT BOY]

Just got back from Lake Mojave this weekend, stayed at the Ramada Express, parked in their "secure, attended boat parking lot" well, some
low-life scumbag decided to jack my stereo amps out of my boat right across from where the security guard told me he parks at night !? Of course the damage done ripping out the amps was extensive, with holes in the upholstery thrown in for good measure ! Just passing this along FYI.

[Sleek-Jet]

It was probably the security guard... :idea:
That sucks in any event.

[No Name]

That sucks. :mad:

[H20 Toie]

dam scumbags

[RitcheyRch]

Oh man that sucks. I hate thieves.

[pushnwood]

They got me at the Flamingo "secured parking" 4 amps ,head unit,& 1 sub.I would love to catch them in the act! POS!

[Magic34]

Never been there, but this is one of the great things about this site.
Info like this can really help someone out down the road.
Good luck.

[Jyruiz]

Bastards, the security guard probably called his tweaker buddies to come over and rip the stuff off. Sorry to hear that man.

[Mohave Vice]

Sorry Bud! I had a few problems at the Ramada a number of years ago. When I do need a hotel in Laughlin and have a boat, I ALWAYS stay at the Pioneer. Their security is great. They have specific boat parking near Casino Drive. The security guards drive around on a cart 24/7. At night they park under the trees in the back parking area. A number of times, I've been out in the parking area at the boat and they've come over to me and confirm it's my boat. NEVER had any problems of loosing stuff while at the Pioneer.

[Midlife Advantage]

Sorry Bud! I had a few problems at the Ramada a number of years ago. When I do need a hotel in Laughlin and have a boat, I ALWAYS stay at the Pioneer. Their security is great. They have specific boat parking near Casino Drive. The security guards drive around on a cart 24/7. At night they park under the trees in the back parking area. A number of times, I've been out in the parking area at the boat and they've come over to me and confirm it's my boat. NEVER had any problems of loosing stuff while at the Pioneer.
This too is good info, thanks for posting it. I have stayed at the Ramada there before and parked the boat out back, guess I got lucky. or, well, they didnt want the POS system I had in it back then! :cool:
Sorry to hear about your gettin ripped HB.

[Todd969]

Just got back from Lake Mojave this weekend, stayed at the Ramada Express, parked in their "secure, attended boat parking lot" well, some
low-life scumbag decided to jack my stereo amps out of my boat right across from where the security guard told me he parks at night !? Of course the damage done ripping out the amps was extensive, with holes in the upholstery thrown in for good measure ! Just passing this along FYI.
Gordon,
1st) Sorry to hear about this yesterday when we saw you.
2nd) Weren't you supposed to call me and come by lastnite?
3rd) You owe me a cold gatorade! :)
Todd

[Run_em_Hard]

That sucks...why can't people just respect what others have worked hard to get.

[ryantparks]

That sucks, I know the feeling because mine was stolen in Bullhead just across the river from where you were just 2 weeks ago. Probably the same guys. Hopefully you have insurance and made a police report.
I have Progressive and I must say they have been great!
$1900 in stereo equipment---- check sent to me in a week
$1600 for new carpet from the the theives cigerette that burned a hole in my carpet and minor interior damage--------another check sent in a week
$900 for wakeboards--------same thing
I thought my boat was very safe in a gated condo complex but it wasnt.
I feel your pain my brother!

[Not So Fast]

I could never park my boat in an unattended or attended parking lot, just couldnt do it. I would be as nervous as a ***** in church on Christmas eve :frown: NSF

[Not So Fast]

That sucks, I know the feeling because mine was stolen in Bullhead just across the river from where you were just 2 weeks ago. Probably the same guys. Hopefully you have insurance and made a police report.
I have Progressive and I must say they have been great!
$1900 in stereo equipment---- check sent to me in a week
$1600 for new carpet from the the theives cigerette that burned a hole in my carpet and minor interior damage--------another check sent in a week
$900 for wakeboards--------same thing
I thought my boat was very safe in a gated condo complex but it wasnt.
I feel your pain my brother!
WOW, that sounds like good customer service, and Progressive gets beat up on these boards quite bit, good to hear cause thats what I have :D NSF

[purrfecttremor]

OUCH!!!! I park there because of their security! I better re think the whole Laughlin deal. I feel your pain as my sterio ,amps and speakers were jacked at the island inn in havasu two years ago. Progressive came through for me also.

[HALLETT BOY]

OUCH!!!! I park there because of their security! I better re think the whole Laughlin deal. I feel your pain as my sterio ,amps and speakers were jacked at the island inn in havasu two years ago. Progressive came through for me also.
Wow ! We stayed there Sunday night, I always thought The Island Inn was one of the more safe places to park your boat ...that's for that info !

[HALLETT BOY]

OUCH!!!! I park there because of their security! I better re think the whole Laughlin deal. I feel your pain as my sterio ,amps and speakers were jacked at the island inn in havasu two years ago. Progressive came through for me also.
Wow ! We stayed there Sunday night, I always thought The Island Inn was one of the more secure places to park your boat ...thanks for that info !

[jbone]

This makes me wonder. With high dollar systems there for the taking, does anyone run a motion alarm?
I figure a motion alarm set to go off if anyone climbs aboard should work.
Are there any good ones out there?
J

[Mohave Vice]

Wow ! We stayed there Sunday night, I always thought The Island Inn was one of the more secure places to park your boat ...thanks for that info !
Not really. There seems to be "Tweakers" that rent rooms on the back side right next to the pool. Easy in / out for sales. On site manager stays close to the front desk at night. I caught a dude "eyeing" my boat one night. We had a nice discussion. Didn't have to call LE.

[Big Warlock]

I stay at the Ramada for years and have never had a problem. Sorry it happened to you.
I stayed a few weeks ago at the Edgewater and they have secure, guarded, gated parking about two blocks away in the employee parking lot. Works well there as well.
I think you can always get ripped off, wherever you go. It does suck though and you feel so violated!

[catman-do]

That sucks!! I had some stuff taken from mine about 3 years ago at london bridge hotel. They unsnapped the cover and sat underneath jacking everything, i guess with the cover still on no one would see them.
I also stay at Island Inn, mater of fact will be there in a few weeks, guess I will put boat back in storage every night. Probably be the best way to keep it safe.

[cdog]

That sucks!! I had some stuff taken from mine about 3 years ago at london bridge hotel. They unsnapped the cover and sat underneath jacking everything, i guess with the cover still on no one would see them.
I also stay at Island Inn, mater of fact will be there in a few weeks, guess I will put boat back in storage every night. Probably be the best way to keep it safe.
The island inn had a hit last night. We were lucky and cleaned the boat and put it away after we were done on the lake yesterday. 5 boats got there stereo's stolen. :yuk:

[Wake Havasu]

This makes me wonder. With high dollar systems there for the taking, does anyone run a motion alarm?
I figure a motion alarm set to go off if anyone climbs aboard should work.
Are there any good ones out there?
J
http://www.defensedevices.com/strobmotdeta.html
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/urdefense_1900_3291592

[jbone]

http://www.defensedevices.com/strobmotdeta.html
I was talking more like an automotive motion sensor. An alarm that would go off when the boat is moved. Like when someone climbs on.
An alarm going off just because someone walks by is probably a bit extreme.
I for one like to walk up to really nice boats to admire the bling.
J

[Cole Sanger]

I think the idea with those is to mount them inside the boat so nothing will get stolen. If someone gets on the boat, or tries to move it, the motion should set the thing off. I just ordered two of them. Thanks for the info. Got my Suburban tire slashed the other night. I usually keep the boat out front on the weekends. I hate to think what could have happened if it were out their the other night.

[ryantparks]

Someone had a good idea of putting the boat back in storage every night ( if you have that) but its a pain in ass. But then again so is someone yanking your stuff. I might check into the motion sensor mounted inside the boat like near the stereo that they wouldnt see by checking out the boat 1st.
It just sucks that we have to even go to these measures to keep some f*ckers out of our boats!
Get a JOB like the rest of us
Im just afraid they are going to case my condo place for my boat all the time.

[purrfecttremor]

The one thing i forgot to mention earlier is that when i got ripped off the le told me never to cover your boat because the tweekers get under it and no one can see them working so even when i park in the driveway at nite [usualy garaged] i dont cvr it. Were your boats covered when violated?

[ryantparks]

I too ordered one of those motion sensors to set by the front seat

[hoolign]

I stayed in a Holiday inn express last night....and knew that was gonna happen ! :rollside:

[RandyH]

http://www.defensedevices.com/strobmotdeta.html
I was talking more like an automotive motion sensor. An alarm that would go off when the boat is moved. Like when someone climbs on.
An alarm going off just because someone walks by is probably a bit extreme.
I for one like to walk up to really nice boats to admire the bling.
J
Any automotive alarm will work . I have just a low dollar Bulldog and it will chirp at you if your too close to the boat. Then if you try to get in or move the boat in anyway it alarms. I still sleep with one ear open . It would really be enjoying to catch the little bastards.
RandyH

[ryantparks]

no cover on mine

[DEMOMAN]

I wonder if a cheap blinking led light near stereo might scare them off.

[HALLETT BOY]

So what can we do to secure our boats at these hotels we stay at ? It seems that as soon as a nice boat pulls into town, these people go into action and we suffer...hotel security is a joke, Law enforcement is re-active,
what is left ? Not patronize these towns / hotels ? I want to relax when on vacation, not stay up all night worrying.

[Hardly Satisfied]

That Sucks , Sorry to hear

[Todd969]

So what can we do to secure our boats at these hotels we stay at ? It seems that as soon as a nice boat pulls into town, these people go into action and we suffer...hotel security is a joke, Law enforcement is re-active,
what is left ? Not patronize these towns / hotels ? I want to relax when on vacation, not stay up all night worrying.
Dude, I'll rent you a room and secure parking. Just let me know when you are coming back.

[HALLETT BOY]

Dude, I'll rent you a room and secure parking. Just let me know when you are coming back.
Do you have room service ? I want room service !

[Todd969]

Do you have room service ? I want room service !
You'll need to ask Dana about that. My guess is she'll say the kitchen is there, help yourself.

[rivergoer]

they got into our yard in parker and went under te cover of my boat and yanked everything last season. fawking pissed me off. i just fineshed putting the new one in...it will stay in a storage or towed home at the weekend for now on...

[wiggler]

So what can we do to secure our boats at these hotels we stay at ? It seems that as soon as a nice boat pulls into town, these people go into action and we suffer...hotel security is a joke, Law enforcement is re-active,
what is left ? Not patronize these towns / hotels ? I want to relax when on vacation, not stay up all night worrying.
I agree, but as long as you have insurance there is no need to worry. I always put the cover on at night no matter which hotel we stay at. Material things can always be replaced, but your family/friends cannot. Safety is number one. Who cares what the thief takes..as long as it is not your life!

[wiggler]

I wonder if a cheap blinking led light near stereo might scare them off.
Any deterrent is better than no deterrent.

[superdave013]

I could never park my boat in an unattended or attended parking lot, just couldnt do it. I would be as nervous as a ***** in church on Christmas eve :frown: NSF
I tried it twice and both times ended up sleeping in the truck anyway. lol

[schlepy]

sorry to hear that, it really feels like a personal attack on you. i just borrowed my friends truck for one night and when i had it some piece of sh!t broke in a stole everything in it. on top of all that when they smashed out the window the broken glass inside cut the leather seats.
i feel your pain, hopefully your insurance will take care of you and just remember those scum bags will get theirs in the end when someone not so friendly finds them at the right time. BANG......

[HMF'er]

Just got back from Lake Mojave this weekend, stayed at the Ramada Express, parked in their "secure, attended boat parking lot" well, some
low-life scumbag decided to jack my stereo amps out of my boat right across from where the security guard told me he parks at night !? Of course the damage done ripping out the amps was extensive, with holes in the upholstery thrown in for good measure ! Just passing this along FYI.
Maybe SnoopDog and his posse did it, I heard they were in town for a convention.

[DRMCAT]

I had about 1500.00 stolen from me at the ramada casino last weekend......

[TPI]

Gordon(HalletBoy),
I am sorry to hear about that. We are scheduled to stay there for a week soon, hopefully we have better luck. For all of you theives out there,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,there is no stereo in my boat!

[Not So Fast]

I tried it twice and both times ended up sleeping in the truck anyway. lol
Wouldn't that be something to be sleeping in the truck or the boat when someone jumps in to steal your stuff. Better yet in the truck and just walk up with a baseball bat and ask what the F you doing. A rush I'm sure :cool: Its sad but with the trash I see here lately it's to be expected, LOCK IT UP. NSF

[johnny8052]

How safe is it to leave your boat at a cathrines landing slip overnight? Last time i was in laughlin that worked out great.

[Playbuoy]

http://www.defensedevices.com/strobmotdeta.html
I was talking more like an automotive motion sensor. An alarm that would go off when the boat is moved. Like when someone climbs on.
An alarm going off just because someone walks by is probably a bit extreme.
I for one like to walk up to really nice boats to admire the bling.
J
Thanks, just ordered mine!

[WUTWZAT]

Sorry Bud! I had a few problems at the Ramada a number of years ago. When I do need a hotel in Laughlin and have a boat, I ALWAYS stay at the Pioneer. Their security is great. They have specific boat parking near Casino Drive. The security guards drive around on a cart 24/7. At night they park under the trees in the back parking area. A number of times, I've been out in the parking area at the boat and they've come over to me and confirm it's my boat. NEVER had any problems of loosing stuff while at the Pioneer.
I'll have to second that! When I stayed there they confirmed from me that I was the owner by wanting to see the keys that worked on the truck attached etc etc... They also got my cell # incase someone was messing with it so they could call me for an emergency. When I came out they were camped out behind the boats or on patrol very near bye...
Plus they have some rooms that they'll allow you to bring your dog with you.
Jason

[ryantparks]

so I received my alarm in the mail today and its F*cking loud! I would think that if some *ssholes jump in my boat again and decide to steal my stereo equipment this would scare them off.http://www.defensedevices.com/strobmotdeta.html
I figure for $50 shipped to my house with an extra remote its worth a try.