[PUP] Pirate Pot and alarms

[Philip Eslinger]

Scott,

Sometime in early 2008, we are headed South and then West out of  
Hawaii.  One of the circumstances I am concerned about is being  
boarded at night at anchor while we are asleep with no warning  
system.   This summer, I am going to install parts of a Magellan  
security system.  I'll put a long distance proximity detector  
centered on the cockpit and the swim platform.  Magellan has a  
distance detector that will work out to 150' and I'll hook it into an  
inside alarm and loud outside alarm.  Hopefully, the noise will  
accomplish the same thing a dog would and give me a few extra minutes  
to prepare before they are actually on board.  The Magellan system  
can be seen at the following URL among others.

http://www.atlanticrt.com/Magellan.htm

"Pirate Pots" are a good idea, probably more than one; however,  
vigilance may prevent keep you from ever having to need a pirate pot.

Phil Eslinger
Flat Earth N50
Ko Olina, Hi.