Stormproof Your Boat

Stormproof Your Boat shows how to defend your boat from hurricanes and other storms. These proven strategies will protect your boat against the effects of storm surges, high winds, torrential rain, and other hazards. Using the handy preparation checklists and sample storm-prep plans, you’ll learn how to be ready whenever a storm threatens, whether your boat is in a slip, on a mooring, at anchor, in dry storage, or on a trailer.
Discover what you need to know about securing dock lines and ground tackle, stowing gear, preventing water intrusion, protecting sensitive electronics, and more. True accounts of boatowners who lost their boats to storms drive home the importance of preparing for the worst.
You’ll learn how to:
Guard your boat against hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, and line squalls
Choose stormproofing strategies that work best for your area
Track oncoming storms and know when to take action
Find the safest location for your boat
Obtain marine insurance, comply with policy obligations, and file claims.
152 pages PB