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Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 20-09-2018, 15:34
Replies: 72
Views: 17,312
Posted By Cadence
Re: Marina evacuation - Forced anchor for hurricane

Citing dry weight of a cement slab? it is only as heavy as the difference between it's weight and the weight of the water it displaces. I'm with you unless it is buried it is not a very effective...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 18-09-2018, 10:56
Replies: 72
Views: 17,312
Posted By Cadence
Re: Marina evacuation - Forced anchor for hurricane

Thanks! That may be worth while for people to look into in their area. $130/yr. and the cost of a big anchor and chain is probably cheaper than losing a boat.
Going through a Harbormaster makes...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 17-09-2018, 13:45
Replies: 72
Views: 17,312
Posted By Cadence
Re: Marina evacuation - Forced anchor for hurricane

I grew up in a harbor where the individuals owned their moorings. Is that a thing of the past in the US. It worked out great for storms. A 300 mushroom anchor with chain and a pendulum buoy worked...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 17-09-2018, 08:52
Replies: 72
Views: 17,312
Posted By Cadence
Re: Marina evacuation - Forced anchor for hurricane

The problem with anchoring is not necessarily your ground tackle but the other guys.
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 13-09-2018, 10:13
Replies: 72
Views: 17,312
Posted By Cadence
Re: Marina evacuation - Forced anchor for hurricane

Thanks! I think we will dodge the bullet in Mt. Pleasant. But it's not over till the fat lady sings.
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 12-09-2018, 10:02
Replies: 72
Views: 17,312
Posted By Cadence
Re: Marina evacuation - Forced anchor for hurricane

It appears, boat owners along the Carolina coasts could use our prayers.
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 11-09-2018, 13:30
Replies: 72
Views: 17,312
Posted By Cadence
Re: Marina evacuation - Forced anchor for hurricane

You have that right. How many people read a contract when put in front of them. It is usually sign on the dotted line.
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 10-09-2018, 13:59
Replies: 72
Views: 17,312
Posted By Cadence
Re: Marina evacuation - Forced anchor for hurricane

You're lucky you didn't ride out Hugo in SC.
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 10-09-2018, 09:25
Replies: 72
Views: 17,312
Posted By Cadence
Re: Marina evacuation - Forced anchor for hurricane

I've seen a dock piling coming right through the foredeck of a formerly nice 45' boat, it sticks in my mind from being young. Have also seen an entire marina piled up in the ICW, clearing it was a...
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