Trinidad & Tobago, Chaguaramas: Thieves Target Dinghies
Dinghies and outboard motors were targetted by thieves in two separate raids on boats in the Chaguaramas anchorage of Trinidad according to CSSN security reports.
Published 1 year ago
DATE: 2023-07-19 02:00
LOCATION: Trinidad & Tobago – Trinidad – Chaguaramas Anchorage
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 1
STOLEN ITEMS: Yamaha Enduro 25hp 2-stroke outboard – SN 61RK1082061
SECURED: Not Locked
DETAILS: While the owner of a catamaran slept on board, thieves stole the 25HP -2S Yamaha outboard from the dinghy which was hoisted behind the catamaran. The engine was not locked to the dinghy transom, or the yacht.
A report was made to the Coast Guard, police, marina and on the VHF net.
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DATE: 2023-07-15 02:00
LOCATION: Trinidad & Tobago – Trinidad – Chaguaramas Anchorage
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 1
STOLEN ITEMS: Airmar 2.4M dinghy and a Yamaha 15 HP outboard, serial number S 11406523
SECURED: Not Locked
DETAILS: UPDATED REPORT: Overnight an unlocked and in-the-water Airmar 2.4M dinghy with a Yamaha 15 HP outboard serial number S 11406523 was stolen from a yacht moored in Chaguaramas while the owner slept onboard.
Reports were made to the Coast Guard, police and on the VHF net.
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Note: It doesn’t matter where you are in the Caribbean, make sure you lock your dinghy and outboard at all times and lift both overnight, removing the engine and securing it to the yacht. Dinghy and outboard theft is rife in many places in the Caribbean so always take extra precautions, even in what may be considered as ‘safe’ anchorages.
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CSSN NOTE: If you are a victim, please take five minutes to complete the CSSN online incident report, it’s quick, confidential and keeps our cruising community fully and factually informed.
Related to following destinations: Chaguaramas, Trinidad, Trinidad & Tobago
Related to the following Cruising Resources: Caribbean, Piracy & Security
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