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TomA
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Initially Posted - 09/14/2004 : 19:01:10

As of today, Ivan's eye is headed directly toward my slip. Though I tied up my boat with some slack in the docklines, I'm concerned that there isn't enough to offset the tidal surge. In fact, the thought crossed my mind that there may be no pier in a day or so.

I'm told the marina is a good hurricane hole, but I don't know what to expect in the aftermath. Has anyone's boat been through a direct hit before?

Tom

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JimB517
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Response Posted - 09/14/2004 : 19:39:19

get that boat on a trailer and get her as far ashore as possible!

Otherwise, see the hurricane thread on the main forum and good luck.

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 09/14/2004 : 20:19:15

(Where'd Scott go??)

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 09/14/2004 : 20:31:45

IMHO: If you have a trailer... get your boat as far off the beach as is practical.

They are projecting a possible 16' storm surge from Ivan. Close your eyes and picture your marina with an extra 16' of water and 8' waves on top.

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SJ
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Response Posted - 09/14/2004 : 20:36:56

I second or third or well for that matter forth this matter...Get the boat out, even if its in a cradle etc....With the surge that they are predicting it could be very nasty. the surge in Fl so far has been minimal due to the angle of attack. When this thing gets into the Gulf...There isn't any place for that water to veer off to like there is on the east coast....It stays in the Gulf....IMHO...Get the boat. YTou may wat to check out www.sailinganarchy.com and see what happened to Alingi, the Kiwis and oracle last week in Valencia....

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 09/14/2004 : 20:40:05

Want to see a marina after a direct hit?
Go here... and view the third picture down in the article...

http://www.latitude38.com/LectronicLat/2004/0904/Sept13/Sept13.html#anchor1085433

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TomA
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Response Posted - 09/14/2004 : 21:45:50

Thanks for the advice about moving the boat; I wish that I could. Unfortunately, I have no trailer and Gulf Shores is under an evacuation order. I understand that the southbound lanes are closing in order to permit northbound traffic to leave the area. I live 5 hours north of the Gulf.

I checked the internet addresses that were mentioned. Not a pretty sight!

Tom

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 09/14/2004 : 22:46:34

Good luck down there. Since you can't move the boat, I wish now that I hadn't posted the link... probably only increased your worry level.

I think we will all send good thoughts down your way... and let's hope for the best.

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TomA
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Response Posted - 09/14/2004 : 22:52:14

Thanks. Don't worry about posting the site...I asked for information. I appreciate your good wishes, and will let you know what happens.

Tom

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thacket3
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Response Posted - 09/15/2004 : 09:03:02

when Frances was coming this way, the marina "lifts" were booked up four days prior to the storm. One of the guys I work with was on the "list" but they didn't have the time. During lunch a couple days before the storm, I went down to the Boca Raton ramp. Couldn't get near it. The line of vehicles streched a good mile. It's nerve racking. You have to worry about the family, house, food and running out of gas in the car. Good Luck, please know we are all thinking of you.
Tim

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SJ
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Response Posted - 09/15/2004 : 09:55:38

Good luck!!! Let us know how you make out...

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ronrryan
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Response Posted - 09/15/2004 : 11:12:43

Can you (or anybody you know) get your mast down? that would help. Visualize the boat six or eight feet up in the air and adjust lines accordingly, if possible. Do the best yopu can and thern worry primarily about your family. God bless and best of luck. ron Orion SW FL

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