I think the thieves know the risk...just as long as the property owner with the itchy trigger finger knows it, too....that risk being if you kill someone without legal cover, you will go to jail.

If your outboard motor is worth that risk to you, then I say go for it. If it's not, then don't.

The only thing you're not allowed to do is kill someone without legal cover, and then whine about going to jail for it.

Fish on...

Todd