STOLEN BOAT - <now found>

[J-RAD]

Even if they do that are there any 275s around?

That's the next question...?

 

[VaMarine]

Wow what a story and I am sorry you guys had to go through this. Just brace yourself for the big disappointment of what the courts will do with this asshat. Based on my experience it won't be much.

Generally speaking I would agree with you. But based upon its the Eastern Shore of MD/VA and he stole a boat. Hes looking at serious time, while he isnt likely to get all of it. He will get more than you would think.

A person convicted of theft of property or services with a value of $100,000 or more is guilty of a felony and is subject to imprisonment for no more than 25 years or a fine not exceeding $25,000 or both; and shall restore the property taken to the owner or pay the owner the value of the property or services. (Md. Code Ann. [Crim.] § 7-104(g)(1)(iii).)

Add that to the charges from his dad. He's likely to see 5-10 years in prison for this.

 

[HangOutdoors]

Or get let out because of Covid....... I don't even want to get started on that one...

 

[Gunner]

After working in the field for almost 28 years it doesnt matter anymore if it's a felony or misdemeanor, punishable by one year or 25 years. The new emphasis on social justice which equals no justice for victim trumps all. Currently a lot of prosecutors are more defense attorney than prosecutor and of course the wise man in the black robe seems to never disappoint in sentencing decisions. Thank good for insurance because this clown will be paying 20 bucks a month in restitution forever, that is when he pays.

 

[FLJetBoater]

I have a GPS on my boat. The minute it was moved a would get a text message and then I could follow it on a map in real time. It is hard wired to my battery and cost me like 50 bucks with a 15 month fee. Think I got 4 months free on the monitoring if I paid the year up front. Has a motion sensor and real time tracking. Think I have it set to report every 20 seconds if it is on the move. Bought the hard wire kit for I think 20 bucks.
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Where did you mount the GPS sensor? Trying to think of somewhere exposed enough for a reliable signal yet not easy for someone just scanning the boat quickly to see.

 

[AnnapolisCatt]

That's the next question...?

There are 8 unregistered in the country but that's not to say they don't already have contracts on them. The next thing would be to wait and get the 2021. But we're trying to get back out on the water this season.

 

[JohnB]

There are 8 unregistered in the country but that's not to say they don't already have contracts on them. The next thing would be to wait and get the 2021. But we're trying to get back out on the water this season.

Interesting info - was your dealer able to find out the number of unregistered boats in the country? With all the hunting people are doing this year, it gives perspective on what odds someone has of getting their hands on a boat.

 

[mark_m]

There are 8 unregistered in the country but that's not to say they don't already have contracts on them. The next thing would be to wait and get the 2021. But we're trying to get back out on the water this season.

Talk to Eric at Bayside Jetdrive.

 

[captainhook]

I am still amazed that this idiot was able to:

1) Hotwire a boat with all kinds of electronics in the middle of the night
2) Lower the lift and navigate the Chesapeake Bay in the middle of the night in a boat he's never operated
3) Seemingly operate it all day long with friends

But then gets stuck on a sandbar because he doesn't know there's a tide???

 

[Scottintexas]

I am still amazed that this idiot was able to:

1) Hotwire a boat with all kinds of electronics in the middle of the night
2) Lower the lift and navigate the Chesapeake Bay in the middle of the night in a boat he's never operated
3) Seemingly operate it all day long with friends

But then gets stuck on a sandbar because he doesn't know there's a tide???

Never under estimate the power of drugs and alcohol!

 

[Scottintexas]

Never under estimate the power of drugs and alcohol!

And girls in bikinis

 

[grywlfbg]

I am still amazed that this idiot was able to:

1) Hotwire a boat with all kinds of electronics in the middle of the night
2) Lower the lift and navigate the Chesapeake Bay in the middle of the night in a boat he's never operated
3) Seemingly operate it all day long with friends

But then gets stuck on a sandbar because he doesn't know there's a tide???

I haven't crawled around on my boat (e-series), but I'm guessing you just need to short the ignition key and lanyard, turn on the battery switches, and you are good to go. As boats get more expensive, it's probably time to add a chip to the ignition key. This tech has been on cars for decades so it can't be expensive to do.

 

[crazy4life]

Where did you mount the GPS sensor? Trying to think of somewhere exposed enough for a reliable signal yet not easy for someone just scanning the boat quickly to see.

I mounted it under the seat where the batteries are. It can be mounted anywhere but I chose the place where their is less things in the way of the signal. Works off of cell phone towers so if your phone gets a signal this will. Love this thing. Also use it so when my kid has the boat he is not going where he and his friends are not allowed. Mostly at the sandbar getting plastered with all the other young adults. If the boat is on the move I get an update every 10 seconds showing me on a map exactly where it is. I also have a magnetic case for it so I can put it on my 16 year olds car and set up a geofence i get notified if it leaves the area. Pretty slick for 100 bucks.

 

[isitsummeryet]

I mounted it under the seat where the batteries are. It can be mounted anywhere but I chose the place where their is less things in the way of the signal. Works off of cell phone towers so if your phone gets a signal this will. Love this thing. Also use it so when my kid has the boat he is not going where he and his friends are not allowed. Mostly at the sandbar getting plastered with all the other young adults. If the boat is on the move I get an update every 10 seconds showing me on a map exactly where it is. I also have a magnetic case for it so I can put it on my 16 year olds car and set up a geofence i get notified if it leaves the area. Pretty slick for 100 bucks.

Could you please tell us the name of the tracker or post a link please?

 

[crazy4life]

Could you please tell us the name of the tracker or post a link please?

Think I got it somewhere on sale for 50 bucks.

There are cheaper ones out there but they r not 300W model. 300W model is the latest model with 3G

Also bought the power adaptor to hard wire it.

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[HangOutdoors]

I got two of them to test out. Both work fine and I don't have to rely on the Battery. For my whole security OCD ordeal a couple weeks ago. I throw them in a small tupperware container in the back behind the battery compartment and velcro the container to the sidewall.

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[AmesJainchill]

Wow, just finished reading this saga. Glad to hear the boat was recovered and hope justice is served to the thief! Of course, while I wouldn't want anyone to have to deal with that piece of trash in MD or anywhere else, there's always the thought that it might try to commit a similar crime in one of my favorite states - Texas - where it likely would be dealt with appropriately and at minimal monetary cost.

From the Texas statues link above:
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SUBCHAPTER D. PROTECTION OF PROPERTY

Sec. 9.41. PROTECTION OF ONE'S OWN PROPERTY. (a) A person in lawful possession of land or tangible, movable property is justified in using force against another when and to the degree the actor reasonably believes the force is immediately necessary to prevent or terminate the other's trespass on the land or unlawful interference with the property.
(b) A person unlawfully dispossessed of land or tangible, movable property by another is justified in using force against the other when and to the degree the actor reasonably believes the force is immediately necessary to reenter the land or recover the property if the actor uses the force immediately or in fresh pursuit after the dispossession and:
(1) the actor reasonably believes the other had no claim of right when he dispossessed the actor; or
(2) the other accomplished the dispossession by using force, threat, or fraud against the actor.

Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.


Sec. 9.42. DEADLY FORCE TO PROTECT PROPERTY. A person is justified in using deadly force against another to protect land or tangible, movable property:
(1) if he would be justified in using force against the other under Section 9.41; and
(2) when and to the degree he reasonably believes the deadly force is immediately necessary:
(A) to prevent the other's imminent commission of arson, burglary, robbery, aggravated robbery, theft during the nighttime, or criminal mischief during the nighttime; or
(B) to prevent the other who is fleeing immediately after committing burglary, robbery, aggravated robbery, or theft during the nighttime from escaping with the property; and
(3) he reasonably believes that:
(A) the land or property cannot be protected or recovered by any other means; or
(B) the use of force other than deadly force to protect or recover the land or property would expose the actor or another to a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury.

Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.

 

[crazy4life]

I got two of them to test out. Both work fine and I don't have to rely on the Battery. For my whole security OCD ordeal a couple weeks ago. I throw them in a small tupperware container in the back behind the battery compartment and velcro the container to the sidewall.

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I wired mine to the battery so you don’t have to charge them every 7 days. Also if they are on battery you cannot set then to report the location every 10 seconds. Always charged 100 % on the battery. My luck and they would run out of charge the day the boat got stolen. 20 bucks for the wiring kit and no taking them and charging them or worse and forgetting to charge them right when you need them.

 

[I_squared_r]

Dustin Wolford

This is him? First link shows charges for child pornography

https://www.courtlistener.com/pdf/2015/02/19/wolford_v._state.pdf

Theater Co. making ‘final attempt’ to save historic Ioka

EXETER — The Exeter Theater Company may be down to its final opportunity to purchase the Ioka theater building.

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Suspect Charged in Multiple Burglaries and Thefts

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With a history like that, i'm sure his friend was well aware that it was stolen. Probably the family too. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

 

[the MfM]

It would not take a genius to figure this out.