Hurricane Precautions

Woodsy · 08-25-2011, 12:15 PM

AC..

Call John Spooner at Diamond Shine - 603-293-0378 I am sure he will sell you some shrink tape.

I am pretty sure he is also hauling out boats as well...

Tell him Woodsy sent ya!

AC2717 · 08-25-2011, 12:18 PM

thanks woodsy
you know if that has to be heated up, or is there an adhesive on the tape?

DC Pointer · 08-25-2011, 12:32 PM

If Irene tracks right down the middle of their forecasted path, are their any weather buffs who could guess what the sustained wind speed could be as well as gusts? If we are on the east side of the storm? I'd guess it'd become a tropical storm almost as soon as it hits landfall in NY/Conn/RI/Mass Southcoast. What would it be like once it gets up here?

Woodsy · 08-25-2011, 12:45 PM

AC...

No heat... its pretty sticky stuff. I use it like duct tape! LOL!

Woodsy

SIKSUKR · 08-25-2011, 12:56 PM

Latest I just saw was about 70mph sustained. As with Bob or any storm, this can vary depending on your exposure. Land features can either shield or increase winds depending on direction.

Seeker · 08-25-2011, 01:24 PM

As one who has survived many hurricanes, mostly on the shore north of Boston, and have never received as much as a scratch I can offer a couple suggestions.

If you are in a marina check the boats around you. While yours may be well secured the clothesline your neighbor bought may be on its last legs. I have seen many well-secured boats damaged by others drifting down on them or breaking loose in their own slip.

Double up all lines and fenders and use chafing gear as mentioned above.

Remove as much canvas as possible except that fitting close to the hull or cockpit. Hurricanes love bimini tops and side curtains.

Although it seems like common sense DO NOT STAY ABOARD YOUR VESSEL. It is not worth your life or that of someone else trying to rescue you.

Get your generator ready at home, open a cold one and watch the talking heads panic the rest of the world.

Greene's Basin Girl · 08-25-2011, 01:44 PM

All I can say is if you are not up here and you have a boat it might be a good idea to have a neighbor help secure your boat. I have been bailing out my forum friends putt-putts after rain storms this summer (and we didn't have a hurricane). Redwings boat was just above water after one large storm.

Resident 2B · 08-25-2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DC Pointer

If Irene tracks right down the middle of their forecasted path, are their any weather buffs who could guess what the sustained wind speed could be as well as gusts? If we are on the east side of the storm? I'd guess it'd become a tropical storm almost as soon as it hits landfall in NY/Conn/RI/Mass Southcoast. What would it be like once it gets up here?

It is looking more and more that Irene will go west of us bringing southerly winds. 50 MPH to 70 MPH would be my guess right now for peak gusts. This is based upon the current forecast track which I am sure will change some before she hits. It is still too early to tell exactly what will happen.

R2B

08-25-2011, 12:15 PM	#1
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,974 Thanks: 80 Thanked 984 Times in 443 Posts	AC.. Call John Spooner at Diamond Shine - 603-293-0378 I am sure he will sell you some shrink tape. I am pretty sure he is also hauling out boats as well... Tell him Woodsy sent ya! __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

08-25-2011, 12:18 PM	#2
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,616 Thanks: 756 Thanked 369 Times in 277 Posts	thanks woodsy you know if that has to be heated up, or is there an adhesive on the tape? __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

08-25-2011, 12:45 PM	#4
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,974 Thanks: 80 Thanked 984 Times in 443 Posts	AC... No heat... its pretty sticky stuff. I use it like duct tape! LOL! Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

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SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Latest I just saw was about 70mph sustained. As with Bob or any storm, this can vary depending on your exposure. Land features can either shield or increase winds depending on direction. __________________ SIKSUKR

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08-25-2011, 12:32 PM	#3
DC Pointer Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 40 Thanks: 18 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	If Irene tracks right down the middle of their forecasted path, are their any weather buffs who could guess what the sustained wind speed could be as well as gusts? If we are on the east side of the storm? I'd guess it'd become a tropical storm almost as soon as it hits landfall in NY/Conn/RI/Mass Southcoast. What would it be like once it gets up here?

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08-25-2011, 01:24 PM	#6
Seeker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Effingham Posts: 408 Thanks: 37 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	As one who has survived many hurricanes, mostly on the shore north of Boston, and have never received as much as a scratch I can offer a couple suggestions. If you are in a marina check the boats around you. While yours may be well secured the clothesline your neighbor bought may be on its last legs. I have seen many well-secured boats damaged by others drifting down on them or breaking loose in their own slip. Double up all lines and fenders and use chafing gear as mentioned above. Remove as much canvas as possible except that fitting close to the hull or cockpit. Hurricanes love bimini tops and side curtains. Although it seems like common sense DO NOT STAY ABOARD YOUR VESSEL. It is not worth your life or that of someone else trying to rescue you. Get your generator ready at home, open a cold one and watch the talking heads panic the rest of the world.

08-25-2011, 01:44 PM	#7
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	All I can say is if you are not up here and you have a boat it might be a good idea to have a neighbor help secure your boat. I have been bailing out my forum friends putt-putts after rain storms this summer (and we didn't have a hurricane). Redwings boat was just above water after one large storm.