Thieving Pikeys

LURCHER · 22 July 2006, 17:13

Just been down to my RIB on the moorings at Hayling and some pikey B...... has stolen the VHF ripped out all the wiring from console stolen the VHF ant and ripped seat covers and cosole covers !Radio was a Navman 7100 so not too bad but what do I do about my mmsi number ?

Nos4r2 · 22 July 2006, 17:19

Can the coastguard get a positional fix on an MMSI?

If so it might be worth not putting your MMSI into the one you get as a replacement for a while...get my drift?

LURCHER · 22 July 2006, 17:40

It would need to be set up with GPS which I imagine is beyond thier abilty being pikeys !

Nos4r2 · 22 July 2006, 17:47

If they sell it though...?

I would imagine they didn't steal it for their own boat.

Jizm · 22 July 2006, 17:52

When's the next boat jumble? have a look for it down there and dare I say the bay of e?

Hightower · 22 July 2006, 17:56

With a bit of luck they'll install it into their boat, get in trouble and hit the DSC. Will be your MMSI number transmitted and when they're rescued the old bill will be waiting for them

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On other hand they could Hoax DSC call outs and you'll get the blame, Court, imprisonment and Fine

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Ribald · 22 July 2006, 17:56

Keep a watch on e-Bay for the next couple of weeks.

ashbypower · 22 July 2006, 18:43

Sorry to hear this!! B tards

How's about getting RIBNetters to call the MMSI on a one to one call, and see if they get an answer?. Then take it from there!!

Brian

Biggles · 22 July 2006, 19:49

Lurcher,

Sorry to hear this. All Pikeys should be burnt.

Where do you mean by the moorings at Hayling ?

Don't forget to report it to the Police. It might turn up.

Hightower · 23 July 2006, 00:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biggles

Lurcher,

Don't forget to report it to the Police. It might turn up.

And to clear yourself from any MMSI misunderstandings that might arise.

Noddy · 23 July 2006, 00:21

Pikeys or dare I say it Travellers get blamed for a lot of things but dont think they are responsible in this case. By blaming them you are taking the heat off the local toe rags who are more than likely the culprits. As Biggles says report it and you never know?
Martyn

Limey Linda · 23 July 2006, 01:17

Just an idea. The VHF and the Ant. were taken. This sounds to me like the culprits were after a marine VHF set up. Probably a boat owner.

LURCHER · 23 July 2006, 06:29

Police already informed several other RIBS we done at the same time at Hayling Sailing club . Obviously after stuff to sell lots of VHF gone and a few plotters .People with little knowlege as they stole a Navman ! Icom yes .

Hightower · 23 July 2006, 09:17

Well they must have had little knowledge as everyone knows that DSC sets have to be "chipped" to enable a replacement MMSI number to be used, well mine does anyway.

Hope they catch the culprets.

Swifty · 23 July 2006, 12:59

No reply in deepest Kent to 235 024 495.

Tim.

Nos4r2 · 23 July 2006, 15:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Limey Linda

Just an idea. The VHF and the Ant. were taken. This sounds to me like the culprits were after a marine VHF set up. Probably a boat owner.

Or stealing to order.

LURCHER · 23 July 2006, 17:19

Why would anyone want a navman?

antiqueboy · 23 July 2006, 19:42

theives should have there hands cut off

LURCHER · 23 July 2006, 20:05

New Pikey or vermin camp set up at the wasteland around Havant so lock up your daughters Shoguns and it seems RIBS too.

jyasaki · 25 July 2006, 00:20

Shoguns?

Just how many of you Brits have Japanese warlords lying around the house, anyway?

jky