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Greetings -

I am a first time user/writer to this site. Just wanted to offer a quick story, some advice and solicit any potential help. I don't know if this is a good place to attempt this, but if nothing else, it may help to ease some frustration.

On or about September 12, 2004, my boat, motor and trailer were stolen from our lake place, on East Battle Lake. The boat was on the trailer behind our place, and was locked through the cuppling and was cabled through the rear wheel and locked to the back handle of the transom, also. Upon arrival for the duck opener weekend, Sept. 24, we found our boat stolen - no signs left at all. It was a camoflaged Lund 16' Rebel with a new 2004 Yamaha 40hp four stroke motor on a Spartan trailer. It had a grey Lund cover on it, and also had some old Wave Wackers on it.

While we are beyond the period of hope, I just thought I would throw out a word of caution to those in the area, and ask for any assistance in the rare event that the criminals have used the boat or are trying to move it in this area. Dad was right, locks are for honest people. As I fill out insurance papers, I am thankful for good replacement coverage, but still steamed at the offense. Kinda like stealing a cowboy's horse; there are just some things that you can't do.

Guys, watch your stuff, and don't leave it where a low life thief can get to it. Also, if you see this boat around (factory olive drab with my own tan and black added)let me or the authorities know about it. Needless to say, I did not get out with my 12 and 13 year old that weekend.

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Man I feel you pain.. that is just WRONG!!!!!!

the only thing you can hope for is that they stole it to pimp you ride.??? But not likely..

Chins up.... They will pay for it in the end..

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I can also feel your pain. While my theft was not a boat, a few years ago I had all and I do mean ALL of my fishing gear stolen out of my garage. tackle boxes 6 fishing rods EVERYTHING. I didn't realize how much money I had stuck into gear until I went to replace it.

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    • Kettle
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