Shoeless GTM #501 Here we go!!!

[Roger Reid]

What about the boat? How do you protect that?

[Shoeless]

What about the boat? How do you protect that?

I prep the boat by removing the 4 ft radar antenna with 4 bolts and then covering the base with a couple trash bags and duct tape it in place. Then I unplug the onboard charger and close all the doors underneath the cover. And finally I tie the cover down as physically tight as I can with 550 cord. Basically tie the loops on one side of the cover, go underneath the boat, and connect to the loops on the other side. That way the cover is cinched down tightly against the hull to prevent any wind from getting underneath it. That way if anything falls on the boat, hopefully the cover cushions the fall and deflects it. It's much easier and cheaper to replace a canvas cover than fiberglass repair. Then hope and pray for the best.

We dodged the brunt of this one at my house, but we are definitely in the peak of hurricane season. Hopefully no more storms will head my way. Its a royal PITA bringing everything inside and putting shutters up.