3684 – Theft in Panama – Bocas del Toro – Bocas Marina anchorage
Incident Date: 2015-07-20 at 03:54
Event Type: Theft
Stolen Items: West Marine 10ft dinghy with Suzuki 9.9HP outboard. The dinghy was recovered in Basti, but had been stripped of motor, fuel tank and oars.
Secured: Not Locked
Source Type: 1st Hand Report
Incident Details: Overnight while the owner slept onboard their in-the-water and not locked West Marine dinghy / 9.9HP Suzuki was stolen. It was recovered in Basti the next day, minus the engine, fuel tank and oars.
A report was made on the VHF net.
Suzuki Model DF9B SN: 00995F145428
July 20, 2025