| If you have a boat in a tropical climate, you can | | | | going to snap and you need to tie it off with the |
| enjoy great weather and the open waters. But, | | | | assumption that the water is going to rise. Be sure to |
| there will be times when you need to deal with | | | | double knot and use multiple ropes to ensure that it's |
| hurricanes. You will have to do something about your | | | | really tied off well. If not, it can come undone and be |
| docked boat. Leaving it alone and hoping that nothing | | | | lost. |
| happens is simply not a good strategy. There are | | | | Cover any windows that you fear might break |
| some simple things that you will need to do with | | | | because of debris and objects being thrown around. |
| your docked boat before the potential hurricane | | | | Use whatever materials that you have available to |
| strikes. | | | | protect your windows. It is easy to get a supply of |
| Move It | | | | tarps or plywood in advance. Cover up any openings |
| If your boat is small enough to haul away, take it out | | | | in your engine and vents so that you can prevent |
| of the water and move it as far from the hurricane | | | | water from getting inside. |
| as possible. If you can't do this, there are a few | | | | Disconnect It |
| things you can do with your docket boat. | | | | Disconnect any electricity that you have connected |
| Insure It | | | | to the boat. You don't want any dangers posed |
| Get boat insurance, and get it now. Don't wait for | | | | because of the water getting into electrical sockets. |
| hurricane season. At times you can't control damage | | | | Also, make sure your boat battery is completely |
| that Mother Nature inflicts. You should also take a | | | | charged. At times there are drainage systems on the |
| video of the boat before the hurricane strikes so | | | | boat that will need to be activated via battery power |
| that you can prove what damages were actually | | | | to get some of the water out of it. Also your boat |
| done. This documented video will help you get your | | | | might not be started for days so a fresh charge is |
| boat restored much easier. | | | | best. |
| Secure It | | | | These simple tips can help you prepare in advance |
| Tie down your boat as multiple levels. Ropes are | | | | for the next hurricane. |