As Triple Hurricane Threats Approach, the Eastern Seaboard Prepares
Today the North Eastern Coast of the United States prepares for Tropical Storm Hannah and Hurricane Ike, as Josephine remains out at sea for the moment. Boat, yacht and ship owners from the Florida Keys to New Jersey harbors are preparing for the storm by taking action; and you should be too.
If at all possible, remove your boat from the water and haul it inland, out of the storms way. If thats not possible, store it on land out of the way of possible storm surge. Be sure your boat has extra jackstands, supported by plywood and chained together. To reduce windage, store your boat in a location that offers some wind protection; a ditch or low lying valley.
One of the last places you want to keep your boat is in the storage racks (see image to left). If your local marina has your boat stored in the racks and gets damaged, it can be months before the insurance companies agree to pay damages, if they do pay at all.
If you are left with no choice but to keep your boat in the water, try to find a well protected harbor free of rocks that will still be safe with 10 ft surges – and use a helix anchor to secure your boat.
here are some more tips for preparing your boat in the event of a hurricane or tropical storm.
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