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Volume 30
Number 15
August 1, 2004

Outboard Engine Locks

Among the bar-type locks, we like the Islander Outboard Motor Lock for corrosion-resistance, routine theft prevention, and good looks. The Fulton lock is also good, but should be monitored for corrosion. For really robust security, go with the Stazo SmartLock.

Bar-type locks, left, top to bottom: The Fulton Outboard Motor Lok, Master Lock Outboard Motor Lock, and Island Marine Islander Lock. On the right is the Stazo SmartLock.

In the April 1 PS Advisor we discussed locks for clamp-on outboard engines. This occasioned letters from readers, which in turn prompted us to collect four store-bought locks for a closer look. The locks are the Master Lock Outboard Motor Lock, the Islander Outboard Motor Lock from Island Marine Products, the Stazo SmartLock, and the Fulton Outboard Motor Lok.

All of these locks will easily resist the casual thief, but we were interested in which were more corrosion resistant, less noisy under way, fairly priced, and hardest to overwhelm. …

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