Hurricane Florence

[JimsCAL]

Originally Posted by chrismct

I am in Missouri right now. I wonder if they can push her off?

Will probably need a crane.

We had some boats come off stands at our club lot in Sandy. We hired a crane to lift them back up. Cost was shared by the boat owners insurance.

[ranger58sb]

Originally Posted by WindLove

That indicates they aren't customer sensitive. You could do a separate post with their name in the subject line explaining the treatment. This is bad publicity for a marina.

It would be equally useful to assume the folks there are working physical issues to their best ability, and just haven't yet had time to do secondary things.

-Chris

[ranger58sb]

Originally Posted by chrismct

not sure how to get it down

Crane, maybe. I've seen pics of that working before. Had the advantage of being able to get right there, unlike a travel lift. Maybe your marina people have some clues about that, or maybe some of the larger marinas up by New Bern or over in Oriental.

FWIW, we came through the marina at Cherry Point en route Charleston last Fall for a quick look-see Had intended to temporarily leave our boat there while we wandered off for holiday family visits... but as it turned out, the only slip that could handle us was spoken for already. Looked like a nice place.

-Chris

[Hans and Laura]

I’ve been reading towndock and saw that picture, I think it was taken on Wednesday before the hit. Thank you for the info, I appreciate it!!

[Hans and Laura]

Not trying to give anyone bad publicity! Sorry if it came out sounding that way. I can’t imagine how awful it is there. Like I said the cell service and internet are awful. I just thought someone out there might know something more.

[chrismct]

Originally Posted by ranger42c

Crane, maybe. I've seen pics of that working before. Had the advantage of being able to get right there, unlike a travel lift. Maybe your marina people have some clues about that, or maybe some of the larger marinas up by New Bern or over in Oriental.

FWIW, we came through the marina at Cherry Point en route Charleston last Fall for a quick look-see Had intended to temporarily leave our boat there while we wandered off for holiday family visits... but as it turned out, the only slip that could handle us was spoken for already. Looked like a nice place.

-Chris

we are pretty protected in there too and for the most part its nice. very quiet location.

[malbert73]

Originally Posted by chrismct

Trying to upload pictures

I’m trying to decide if you’re very lucky or very unlucky...



Good luck and I echo crane idea

[chrismct]

Originally Posted by malbert73

I’m trying to decide if you’re very lucky or very unlucky...



Good luck and I echo crane idea

I'll take being on the dock than under the dock. The 25' Pearson that was next to me and left those black marks.......its gone...no mast no anything.

[Hans and Laura]

Originally Posted by ranger42c

It would be equally useful to assume the folks there are working physical issues to their best ability, and just haven't yet had time to do secondary things.

-Chris

I know it’s an awful time for those working there. I can’t imagine how exhausted everyone must be. What I was hoping for was that someone on this sight might have some additional info. That’s why I mentioned the name of the marina. We were liveaboards for several years and fully appreciate marina employees. Like I said I was just looking for info, nothing more, definitely not criticizing. Super sorry it sounded that way.

[Steadman Uhlich]

If you are reading this thread, I hope you will read and possibly contribute to the following new thread which is focused on reports of the current Status of the ICW Following Hurricanes in 2018.

It will include posts about possible damage, possible shoaling, closed facilities, etc.

ICW Status Reports After Hurricanes in 2018

ICW Status Reports After Hurricanes in 2018 - Cruisers & Sailing Forums

[Captain Bill]

I had a report from a friend of mine that stayed in Oriental for the storm, but keeps his boat in the Point marina in Broad Creek. Boats in the marina had some minor rub rail damage, but nothing serious. His boat lost a hatch and had some wet stuff inside butthe bilge pumps kept up with the water intrusion. The bad news was that there were 6 boats anchored out in broad creek for the storm, after the storm there was only one. He knows one of the guys who was on 2 anchors with 60 feet of chain and 3/4 inch rope rodes. Both rope rodes failed and his boat is aground up the creek in what is now shallow water. The owner is aware. I don't have any info on the other 4 boats.

[ranger58sb]

Originally Posted by Hans and Laura

Like I said I was just looking for info, nothing more, definitely not criticizing. Super sorry it sounded that way.

Didn't take your questions amiss at all; just thought WindLove's subsequent suggestion to throw the marina under a bus was at least a bit premature if nothing else.

-Chris

[hpeer]

Originally Posted by Captain Bill

I had a report from a friend of mine that stayed in Oriental for the storm, but keeps his boat in the Point marina in Broad Creek. Boats in the marina had some minor rub rail damage, but nothing serious. His boat lost a hatch and had some wet stuff inside butthe bilge pumps kept up with the water intrusion. The bad news was that there were 6 boats anchored out in broad creek for the storm, after the storm there was only one. He knows one of the guys who was on 2 anchors with 60 feet of chain and 3/4 inch rope rodes. Both rope rodes failed and his boat is aground up the creek in what is now shallow water. The owner is aware. I don't have any info on the other 4 boats.

That’s dissapointing. I would have thought a boat in the hook would have faired well.

[Captain Bill]

Originally Posted by hpeer

That’s dissapointing. I would have thought a boat in the hook would have faired well.

My guess is that having rope rodes chafe probably was the culprit that caused the failure. Alternatively it could have been his chafe guard system. I've heard of stories where nylon rodes inside of hose has melted due to the heat generated under stress. Perhaps we will get some details at some point. By the way, the boat that survived in place was on an all chain rode.

[hpeer]

Captain Bill,

Thanks for that info and any other insights you come up with.

The all chain rode observation is very interesting. I’ll definetly keep that in mind.