T&T: A nagging question

[Randy Pickelmann]

I think that Jim Gano is spot on.  We sat out Hurricane "Whatever" two summers
ago in Solomon's, MD.  We were well prepared and suffered little inconvienence
and no loss.  I was appalled at the lack of preparation by my neighbors.  We
are from Florida and have developed sense of what it takes to get ready for a
storm from years of practice.  I couldn't believe the number of boat owners
that did NOTHING!

When we brought our boat back to Florida we had to change
insurance companies.  Our insurance company demanded that we provide them with
our "hurricane plan".  When we put in new pilings for our slip I had them
placed 25' apart for our 14' beam, allowing us to string the boat out safely
between the pilings.  When we left for 10 days in Maine we completely preped
the boat for a hurricane although none threatened.  In my opinion, that's what
you should do.  If you can't do that or if you won't pay someone to do it for
you then you shouldn't have a boat...at least in Florida ...at least in the
hurricane season.
 
Regards,
Randy Pickelmann
MORNING STAR
lying in
Clearwater, FL
www.morningstar.talkspot.com