On 2008-04-16 10:49:34 -0400, Molesworth said:

my mind has been contemplating methods and options on what to do if I
get (say) a weeks' notice of an imminent Cat 3+ hurricane.

The others' comments were right on. I'd only add that you shouldn't
expect a week's notice, and don't discount a tropical storm as they can
blow up fast.

Scout out a variety of hurricane holes. The one you choose now may be
filled then and you will then have less time to choose your next move.

Personally, I'd also plan how to get off the boat and to a safe
on-shore building once preps were done. The boat's more replaceable
than you.

You might also consider having your slip as a backup. (For various
reasons, that's my primary) I created storm docklines which, instead of
attaching to the pilings next to our slip, go to the next set over. We
also will flip stern-to so we can cross the stern lines and have more
scope at the bow. The lines are on the boat, ready to deploy in a few
minutes: Drop and "nail" loops to the top of the pilings, drop the
loops on the cleats, done. Takes longer to strip the canvas.

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