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With climate experts predicting increased hurricane activity in the coming years, avid boaters need to make hurricane season preparation a part of their normal routine. Hurricanes can cause significant vessel damage and bodily injury on either land or sea, so taking steps to prevent storm damage and injuries is important for any boat owners living in hurricane-prone regions.
How Do You Protect a Boat During a Hurricane?
When a hurricane warning has been issued, the safest option for all boaters is to be off the boat and out of the water. Protecting human life should be the first priority. With this in mind, these steps can help secure your vessel and minimize the risks of damage.
1. Relocate the Boat
If possible, haul your boat out of the water and away from a tidal water zone. Park the boat away from trees, as these can topple and crush the boat. Remove any electronics that are on board, as well as things that can’t be secured. Pull out the drain plug.
2. Secure the Boat
If the vessel must stay in the water, there are two different concerns. Vessels that are moored should be against a mooring that can handle the load your boat may place upon it. Double the mooring pendant and check all chains and swivels connecting the boat to the mooring buoy. If your boat is in a marina berth, make sure all lines are doubles and rig-cross the spring lines fore and aft. In case of tidal surges, secure the lines higher up on the pilings. Check the strength of the cleats and any other attachment sets.
Guide To Preparing Your Boat for a Hurricane
In addition to keeping the vessel moored or docked safely, there are other concerns with the individual components of the boat. Damages may be protected by Boat Insurance, but avoiding unnecessary damage is always a good idea.
- Cover the lines that feed through the chocks with a protective material like leather, rags, rubber hoses, or tape. This can prevent chafing on the lines.
- Use fender boards, fenders, or tires to keep the vessel from rubbing against other boats, pilings or the pier.
- Fully charge the batteries and ensure the automation of bilge pumps through the storm. Have a set of backup batteries, and turn off any devices that would use electricity other than the pumps.
- Lash down what can’t be removed and remove anything that can be taken off.
- Label everything of value that could get lost with your phone number and name.
- Take a picture of your vessel and the Hull identification number.
- Keep your records and insurance policy information with you.
Thanks to weather alerts and advanced monitoring systems, many boaters are given advance warnings of a potential hurricane situation. When you hear the alert, take action right away to protect your safety and minimize damage to your vessel.
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