vision21 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 (edited) Was down at Port Kembla boat ramp yesterday morning and some bastard stole my safety chain shackle. Just wish I could catch them in the act. Edited February 4, 2007 by vision21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdodad Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Mate you just cant help these low lifes to do something this petty and leave you with a possible towing Hazard. They just dont care. Maybe keep are a spare but where do u stop. Theres allways some one out there to spoil your day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision21 Posted February 4, 2007 Author Share Posted February 4, 2007 Its the petiness that really pisses me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest danielinbyron Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 {for what $10}this is a whole new level in tosser .. imagine what a day in the life of someone with that kind of level of self centeredness and stupidity , pettiness would be and you won't feel the need for revenge .. bad bastardy... they'll sort themselves out with that kind of behaviour.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnno Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Thats why i use padlocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fishrunner Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Know the feelin! My d-shackle got knocked off at chippingnorton, I now use a padlock, Couldn't believe it when I came back and noticed the shackle wasn't on the end of the chain anymore Will be going back to a shackle soon as I get around to getting one as padlocks arn't load-rated!. Just gonna have to take it off and throw in the boot in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traysexy Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 I always keep my shackle on the boats eye hook. Off the trailer strap is the snap hook and bingo, on the shackle, do up the safety and off I go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roosterman Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 I always keep my shackle on the boats eye hook. Off the trailer strap is the snap hook and bingo, on the shackle, do up the safety and off I go. yeh i gotta agree with ya mate,i have kept mine on the boat eye hook since i had one go walkies last year.. i saw some young guys spewin one day when some lowlife ransacked there 4x4 and they had no tiedowns for a 50 or 60k speedboat,luckily i had a spare rope and some rag for cushioning to get them out of that jam.i think catching the lowlife buggers and feeding to a scool of hungry sharks could not be enough punishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmac Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Thats why i use padlocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy0884 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 (edited) Hi Guys, Padlocks are not load rated, and are highly likely to fail in the event they have to absorb any shock.. A better option is to have the D-shackle welded to the length of chain that you use, it only needs a small tack, but it will stop the little thieves nicking your shackle for laughs. My trailer shackle is welded to the trailer chain, as is the chain.. but my boat shackle is not yet, have to sort that out soon... i also carry a spare shackle in the car and one on the boat, otherwise you can nick the one from your boat anchor. Cheers Sammy Edited February 4, 2007 by Sammy0884 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmac Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Hi Guys, Padlocks are not load rated, and are highly likely to fail in the event they have to absorb any shock.. A better option is to have the D-shackle welded to the length of chain that you use, it only needs a small tack, but it will stop the little thieves nicking your shackle for laughs. My trailer shackle is welded to the trailer chain, as is the chain.. but my boat shackle is not yet, have to sort that out soon... i also carry a spare shackle in the car and one on the boat, otherwise you can nick the one from your boat anchor. Cheers Sammy most small D shackles arent load rated either, especially hardware shop cheapies, if they are rated they should be stamped, welding them will weaken them also, probobally the best option is to have 2 chains, one with a lock to stop thieves pinchin your trailer, and one with a shackle for safety when towing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision21 Posted February 5, 2007 Author Share Posted February 5, 2007 (edited) I think the weld idea is the best solution for me, two small tacks wont weaken it enough to cause trouble. Anyway Im going to drag the mig out and solve this crisis. [bastards] Edited February 5, 2007 by vision21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorado 2 Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 This has happened to everyone I think but the best remedy I found is throwing it in the boot of the car. You can weld it but be sure they'll steal the pin just to annoy you. Padlocks are out of the question they are not made for that sort of treatment and they will fail!! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR@ZY OS@M@ Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 exactly that i always throw my d shackles in my car and just to think there is a police station right next to the ramp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DV8 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Even worse when they pinch your winch handle. davo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnno Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I like pad locks as someone had a go at my Trailer at the kingie social in Rose bay ramp. How do i know. I have coded locks and always leave them in mixed up numbers but when i returned home the code was on even sequenced number. They might not be load rated or won,t last long to a angle grinder or bolt cutters. but people get noticed walking around carparks with boltcutters sometimes. But i still us a d shackle as a boat safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldenfisho Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 i had the same problem d shackle and chain taken from parsley bay. scum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deek Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Yeah, I know the feeling had the boat parked outside my sister in laws place the other day, hooked up to the car and some shite knocked off one of my fuel tanks. Lucky it was empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harold Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 you will probably find a fellow boat owner returned and his D was missing, he saw yours and bingo his problem was solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 (edited) Hi guys Just pays to have a good look at all the bits attaching your boat trailer to your car! Over new year, some low life un-hitched my brother's trailer, had it sitting on top of the ball, not locked down! When we put the boat on, the trailer sat up & the chain held it! Lucky they hadn't taken the 'd' shackle as well! We lock our camping trailer onto the tow bar & have recently bought a locking bolt for the Hayman Reese 'box style' towbar! Not much point having everything else locked when they can just undo the split pin & transfer the whole lot to their vehicle & drive off! I had heard that you can drill the other end of the bit that screws in & you can put a bolt on that!?? Anyone tried that?? Cheers Roberta Edited February 8, 2007 by Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 These low lifes give me th s#!ts . Had the car broken into last night, barrel taken out of door and what did they take, sweet FA. Had nothing in there to take. Now its going to cost $$$ for nothing. If I found anyone messing with my trailerthis weekend, think I will go on TILT. Bought a new D shackle this afternoon as backup in the future. Thanks fellas for the heads up. Already had a winch handle taken, (mates fault), but didn't relaise these s#$ts were so petty as to take a D shackle. Cheers Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 These low lifes give me th s#!ts . Had the car broken into last night, barrel taken out of door and what did they take, sweet FA. Had nothing in there to take. Now its going to cost $$$ for nothing. If I found anyone messing with my trailerthis weekend, think I will go on TILT. Bought a new D shackle this afternoon as backup in the future. Thanks fellas for the heads up. Already had a winch handle taken, (mates fault), but didn't relaise these s#$ts were so petty as to take a D shackle. Cheers Kurt Probably use them as a cheap nipple clamp they have nothing better to do. Cheers Stewy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adznapper Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Was down at Port Kembla boat ramp yesterday morning and some bastard stole my safety chain shackle. Just wish I could catch them in the act. That is a pain in the ass,some one stole a number plate off my car at shellharbour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision21 Posted February 9, 2007 Author Share Posted February 9, 2007 When I think about it Im sure there was an old Nissan patrol eye-balling my new Dunbier trailer down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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