Hurricane Preparations for Boats, Yachts: Online Articles by David Pascoe. Marine Surveyor

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Hurricane Preparations

Marine Investigations

Chapter 1
The Marine Investigator
Chapter 2
The Nature of Investigations
Chapter 3
The Nature of Evidence
Chapter 4
Marine Insurance and Issues of Law
Chapter 5
Bilge Pumps & Batteries
Chapter 6
Finding the Leak
Chapter 7
Sinking Due To Rain
Chapter 8
Fire Investigations
Chapter 9
Machinery Failure Analysis
Chapter 10
Fraud Investigations
Chapter 11
Interrogation Techniques
Chapter 12
Reports
Chapter 13
Deposition & Court Testimony

544 pages

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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

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 with 3 graphics:
from Hurricane Season 2000 There is Still Time to Get Ready

at Insurance Issues Section

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 and damage.

at Survey Related Section

Surveying Storm Damaged Boats
Liability Risks for Failure to Report Inadequate Repairs Runs High

Archive

Hurricane Season 2002
Fight or Flight: It's Always a Tough Decision at www.docksidereports.com

Hurricane Season 1999
The time to prepare is now.

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)