COLUMBIA BOAT ALARMS, INC.

Why buy our Boat Alarm Security System?

Consider and compare these features.

  Our security alarm system for boats is simple and easy to install.

   The alarm when on, has a highly visible external flashing LED.

  Our alarm is built for the marine environment and is housed in a NEMA 4 enclosure.

  The wires from the alarm control are Marine Grade wire.

  A strobe light can be added for use with the alarm siren.

  The alarm is controlled with either a toggle switch or a key-fob remote.

  The alarm operates on 12 volts DC,using less than 50ma on standby.

  We manufacture the canvas snap sensor.

  We manufacture the unique cable wrap sensor.

   A complete alarm package with marine wire is available for $339.00.

   A custom alarm package without alarm sensors and wire starts at $219.00.

   We offer free USPS Priority Mail shipping in the USA.

USE THESE BUTTONS TO EXPLORE OUR ALARM OPTIONS
OUR STANDARD PKG - A Complete Package	OUR CUSTOM PACKAGE - You Select Sensors
CANVAS SNAP SENSORS	HATCH / DOOR SENSORS
OUR UNIQUE CABLE WRAP SENSOR	PRESSURE MAT SENSOR
MARINE WIRE - Can purchase by foot.	SIREN - A siren is included in both packages.
STROBE LIGHT - Wire parallel with the siren.	ALARM WARNING LABEL - Two in packages.
WATERPROOF HEAT-SHRINK CONNECTORS.	EXTRA KEY-FOB - Two are in each package.
EXTRA CANVAS SNAP SENSOR MAGNETS	RECOMMENDED WIRING PROCEDURE.
OWNER'S MANUAL	INSTALLATION MANUAL.

About Columbia Boat Alarms.

    Installation of a Columbia Boat alarm is simple and most individuals will have no difficulty with the alarm installation. Installation instructions for the alarm are on this web site.
The 12 volt DC alarm is activated and de-activated with either a switch or a key-fob remote. As soon as the alarm is active a red LED starts flashing. The flashing LED informs the owner that the alarm is active.
    This flashing LED should be located where it is visible from outside the boat and near an alarm sticker, warning that this boat is protected with an an alarm system. The intent is to cause a would-be intruder to look for an easier boat to burglarize. This is a good example of a perimeter protection device. Perimeter protection is when a would-be intruder leaves the area before he boards your boat.
    When a protected snap on the canvas cover is opened, our canvas snap sensor will trigger the alarm.
    Additional hatch / door sensors are available for use inside the boat to provide security for hatches, doors and movable windows.
    A pressure mat sensor is also available for use inside the boat. The pressure mat is hidden under a rug in an area where an intruder is likely to step inside the boat. If the wires to the pressure mat are cut the alarm WILL NOT sound. The pressure mat should not be used as the primary alarm. The pressure mat and the wires to it must be carefully hidden.
     The cable wrap sensor, our newest alarm sensor, uses a coaxial cable that exits from inside the boat, then out and through the item to protect and then back into the boat. Protection for a trolling motor can be provided with the new cable wrap sensor. Protection for the lower unit for an inboard/outboard can be accomplished with the cable wrap sensor. The active alarm will sound whenever the coaxial cable is cut or disconnected.
     For a boat on a trailer the cable can be threaded though a spoke on the boat trailer, or though any other solid item. This sensor allows protection for many items that can be difficult to protect such as the boat itself. The boat can be tethered to the dock. Again if the cable is cut or disconnected the boat alarm will trigger the siren.
     The Columbia Boat intrusion alarm cannot stop or prevent a burglary. However, a properly installed system when active will cause a loud siren to sound when any of the alarm sensors is tripped. The intent is to discourage a would-be intruder, who will probably leave as soon as the siren sounds. An adequately charged battery is essential for the operation of the alarm.

Questions About Columbia Boat Alarms, Inc. or our alarms.

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