Safe Winter Boat Storage

Pretty soon, millions of recreational boats will be put into winter storage to await next year's season. As they sit unattended for months, they can easily become a target for thieves. Will your boat be on a crook's hit list? Here are five signs that may welcome a thief as well as simple things you can do to thwart them, from Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS).

1. Leaving electronics aboard your boat mounted on a bracket over the winter is a sign that says "come take me." Bring home any electronics that can be removed easily. For permanently installed electronics, take pictu...