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This is a hotline for stolen sea kayaks.
You may preview any boats listed. This may be a good idea before posting your stolen boat, or before buying a used boat. John Kuntz of Olympic Outdoor Center has posted some tips which can be found below.
Consider being brief but listing the following: Your name, a way to contact you, make and color of your boat, place from which it was stolen, registration number, any other notable information.
Tips from John Kuntz:
4/22/96/10:54:18 How not to buy a stolen kayak: Go to the sellers home to buy the kayak. Never buy a kayak from someone who wants to meet you in a parking lot or other non descriptive location. If the price is way below market or seems too good to be true, it is, and it's probably stolen. Get the model, colors, and serial number of the kayak. If the owner cannot produce these then they may be setting you up by stealing the boat of your choice for you. Check the serial number with the local police, this home page, the manufactuere, and the local dealer. This alone may not be enough as the boat could of been stolen in another part of the country. If you are suspicious of a person, an ad, or the price sounds to good to be true, report it.
4/22/96/10:47:52 What happens if you buy a stolen kayak?: Because possession of stolen property worth more than $250 is a felony, whether you know it is stolen or not, a stolen kayak makes you a victim just like the real owner. If you bought a kayak you suspect may have been stolen, (1) call the police, (2) call the local dealer(there may be a reward), (3) call the manufacturer, (4) DO NOT RESELL IT! Selling stolen property is a bigger crime then buying it.
4/22/96/10:43:40 How to avoid becoming a victim: If you live near the water, make sure your kayaks are inside, out of sight, and locked up. If you must store the kayak outside, remove anything you can to make the kayak harder to sell. If your kayak is stolen, it may show up for replacement parts at a dealer. Call you nearest dealer to report the theft. Often your theft is not unique as a kayak theft ring may be working your area to steal and deliver kayaks to unsuspecting clients. Be alert to any solo paddlers in your area at night. The thief may paddle another watercraft, such as a sailboard, near the kayak and either tow yours away or temporary leave their craft until it can be picked up later.