No hot-wiring, no bypassing, no nothing. About the only way a thief is stealing your boat with a Power Lock Marine on board is with a paddle and a prayer. The Power Lock Marine is designed to prevent hot-wiring by attaching permanently to your starter motor and can't be circumvented by snipping and jumping ignition wires used in hot-wiring. If a thief tries taking out the Power Lock Marine, then the starter motor disables. Simply install the device, remember a coded key and have firm control over your vessel. Prices start at $229.