[C320-list] Hurricane Earl

[Jeff Hare]

In our area Bob, land is the best option as yards around here are used to blocking boats on stands for high winds.  Maybe 100 mph winds would require some staked lines or tied off on trees.  I know my boat with cover has done fine in 70mph on land. Ins companies will often pay for haulout if a storm is imminent and damage is likely.  

I would say moorings next assuming the mooring block and tackle is solid.

Docks are the worst because the boat will get pounded a lot and can't face the wind. 

Take your canvas down, center the boom and tie off the aft end to both stern cleats. Secure all loose lines and lead halyards where they won't chaffe on the spreaders.

 -Jeff
 
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From: Robert Seastream
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Subject: [C320-list] Hurricane Earl
Sent: Sep 1, 2010 7:47 AM

All:

Not to unduly excite everyone, but in the event of a direct hit  
(doubtful the case here) where do you feel your boat would be safer:   
in a slip, on a mooring, or out of the water?
I lean towards on a mooring because there's less 'things' to fly about  
and hit the boat.  On land she'd be on jackstands; more likely lying  
next to them after the storm passed.

Bob Seastream
Intuition # 906