hurricane

rasbury

So. My boat is on a trailer but not covered. If we have 120 mph winds, is the darn thing going to blow over? I will take off my bimini poles, should I take the mooring cover off and take the seats up that are not fixed? Guess not much I can do with the uhf antenna except try to tie the end of it to something...if I had better insurance, I could put it in the middle of a field!

Handymans342

My son in law is leaving his 21 CC on his trailer hooked up to his truck

rasbury

Mot a bad plan I'm thinking. Not any better off sitting across town than my front yard...put it up against the front of my house.

LaRea

Place blocks beneath the trailer frame on either side of the wheels, and then deflate the tires completely.  

Twist auger-type tie-down anchors into the ground using a broom handle, and tie the trailer to those anchors.

Quoted from:  
http://www.boatingmag.com/how-to-secure-your-boat-for-hurricane

aero3113

I know it will be tough but if you can park it into the wind, should help a lot.

J3ff

Def do NOT leave it attached to a truck! 

rasbury

Look like we are cat 3 max so I took it over to my storage and nestled in with a bunch of boats...se fingers crossed!

davidbrooks

Good luck @rasbury.  Now it is just time to get out of there and let the storm pass.

[Deleted User]

I hope everyone stays safe in the path of this monster. Keeping everyone in our prayers. Hey Irma, please turn hard to starboard and head back into the Atlantic. Thanks.

Andy

Handymans342

Dont look good Andy

rasbury

Just started looking worse..

bigal6030

Good luck guys. Hope you, your families and your boats are all going to be protected and safe. Be smart 

Cableguy Greg

Be safe down there. My mom, aunt, uncle and cousin all live in Daytona. They are going to "ride out the storm".

rasbury

@Cableguy Greg with the new track, they need to get away from beach side- this is no storm to screw with.

Robs_232

Praying you all stay safe down there! My daughter's Iowa State Univ. architect class was supposed to fly into Miami next week, but obviously they have canceled their trip. Hope everyone there can make it through Irma! Boats are replaceable, live aren't! 

rasbury

One thing was mentioned to me about hurricanes...for several days before- the birds disappear - you don't here them,you don't see them.. @Handymans342 , have you noticed?

Black_Diamond

Smarter than most people.  lol

Handymans342

rasbury said:

One thing was mentioned to me about hurricanes...for several days before- the birds disappear - you don't here them,you don't see them.. @Handymans342 , have you noticed?

Apparently the birds have the weather channel