I've always had trailered boats, and hurricane preparation was easy as far as the boat was concerned. Have helped my dad several times with his 36' sailboat anchoring out in bayous etc. Pretty straightforward but he's always freaking out.
Now, I have a boat that can't be trailered and I don't really like the idea of paying for the guaranteed parking spot in a yard with a travel lifts.
1. They are close to the coast, 2. you can't change your mind if the hurricane path changes, 3. Cost. 4. At the mercy of someone else's professionalism, skill, pre-planning, and judgment.
I feel like I want to choose some hiding places on inland rivers and bayous - several in each direction that I can get to easily and quickly - choose which direction to go based on the predicted path so many hours out...
I know how stressful things can get a few days out and how unpredictable storms can be. Any advice from those with experience on choosing hiding spots and the timing on choosing which direction to go in?
Boat is kept in GB. Draft is roughly 4'.
Now, I have a boat that can't be trailered and I don't really like the idea of paying for the guaranteed parking spot in a yard with a travel lifts.
1. They are close to the coast, 2. you can't change your mind if the hurricane path changes, 3. Cost. 4. At the mercy of someone else's professionalism, skill, pre-planning, and judgment.
I feel like I want to choose some hiding places on inland rivers and bayous - several in each direction that I can get to easily and quickly - choose which direction to go based on the predicted path so many hours out...
I know how stressful things can get a few days out and how unpredictable storms can be. Any advice from those with experience on choosing hiding spots and the timing on choosing which direction to go in?
Boat is kept in GB. Draft is roughly 4'.