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Old 11-27-2013, 07:02 AM   #33
IntervaleII
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City: Tokyo, Japan / Tampa, Florida / Washington, Virginia
Vessel Name: Mondai Nai
Vessel Model: Nordhaven 55 - 45
Join Date: Mar 2013
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If you can't head north, find a well constructed , newer marina with large high palings and a floating dock, try to get the widest slip you can and double up all the lines to different pilings. I weathered Charlie a few years ago with no damage. Naturally remove everything and canvas, I even duck taped the windows and doors. It took me about 8 hours to get prepped. The problem is sometimes you prep and it never hits, better safe than sorry. I also weathered out tropical storms at anchored in the Tortuga's, not ideal, but everyone who headed to Key West got damaged in the slips.
Prep, prep, prep, and plan. Also remove all your important papers and items just in case.
I hope you never have to weather on out!
Capt. Don

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