Hurricane Preparations

Safe Harbor

-Moorings Versus Docks - Boats Ashore -Trailer Boats - Wind Direction - Cross-Tying  - Docks & Pilings  - The Coco Plum Experience - Marinas - Choosing Another Location - Canal Docks  - nots and Lines - Cleats, Chocks and Pulpits   - Tophamper - Tuna Towers - Engine Protection - Electronics - Windows & Hatches - Securing the Interior - Sail Boats  - Express Cruisers Entire Article

Hurricane Season 1999

It is that time of year again, a time we all really don't want to think much about because it means some extra work for us.

The good news is that if you've been through this drill once before, you've already got the hard part out of the way because you will have already purchased the necessary things you need, will already have your hurricane plan fairly well thought out.

If you're an old hand at hurricane preparation, all you've really got to do is make sure the needed equipment hasn't got misplace, and is readily at hand. Plus reviewing your plan and making any adjustments due to changing circumstances. Entire article.

Finding Refuge from Hurricanes and Tropical Storms

- Storm Dynamics - Coastline Orientation - Wind Directions - Finding a Hurricane Hole - The West Side - The Eye - Fetch - Timing - Choosing a Primary Site - A Dinghy Helps - Risks of Going Ashore Entire Article

Your Legal Obligation During a Storm

Most people are probably quite unaware that they may actually have legal obligations for what happens to their boats, or rather what their boats do to other property, during a hurricane. Such obligations have been demonstrated in numerous court cases. Entire Article

Hurricanes and Tropical Storms section at Dockside Reports

• Makings of a Good Dock

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  There is Still Time to Get Ready

  from Hurricane Season 2000

• Hurricane Season 2002
  Fight or Flight: It's Always a Tough Decision

In Insurance Issues category

What to do if Your Boat Is Hurricane Damaged

..., your insurance policy obligates you to take all reasonable actions to preserve it from further loss.

Hurricane Season 1999

In Marine Surveying category

Surveying Storm Damaged Boats

Liability Risks for Failure to Report Inadequate Repairs Runs High

Direct Links to Some Chapter Contents
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• Chapter 4 Marine Insurance and Issues of Law
  (Marine Investigations)
• Chapter 7
  Sinking due to Rain
  (Marine Investigations)