"stealth" wrote in message
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"Bill Cole" wrote in message
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If it is possible you want to move your boat off the water and move it
inland. If it is not possible you want to tie it up, with extra lines
and
spring lines, and keep it off of the dock. Even if it is covered by
insurance, you will have to pay for the deductible, put up the headache
of
having it repaired, and anything you can do to minimize a claim is to
your
benefit.

My insurance gives me an extra 10% off any year I do not file a claim,
but
most importantly, it is the right thing to do to minimize the
probability
you will have to file a claim.


I agree. But the question remains as what does one do with their boat when
a
hurricane is forcast for the area adn the boat is kept in a slip at a
marina
and too large to trailer inland? Obviously, this should be of great
concern
for those who own expensive boats in hurricane country.

It sounds to me like there are only two alternatives left:

1) Hit the books (and newsgroups) before a hurricane, to be sure you know of
creative ways of tying the boat up in storms. And, make sure you have the
necessary ropes to do the job. Consult with more experienced people IN
PERSON, standing next to your boat.

2) Have it hauled out of the water. But....we've all seen news photos of
boats blown off their stands by storms....