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Can I hit you up with a question. Just preparing a little bit for next week's storm. I don't really have a garage to keep it in at this point. It would be really good to make it through the system with out any damage to either the boat or trailer. I guess chaining it up to a tree might work out well. All right now, that is my particular problem.
All right now, a big thumbs up. Keep pushing forward.
Adolfo Boomer (Pembroke Pines Florida)
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Come on in, certainly, we will answer this. Let us get right to it. I have been through similar storms with my boat sitting on my trailer, outside next to my house. No longer though, now it is in the garage. I would rather put the car outside! Seriously, there are things you can do. I will jot a few down below. Alrighty, a correct way to try. Grade A.
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If not already, tip up the bow of your boat.
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Reducing the air pressure of the tires makes it harder to be blown around.
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Be sure your boat's batteries are fully charged, thereby your bilge float switch can be left on throughout the storm.
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Take off and store the bimini tops and canvas.
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Certainly remove the rear drain plug for back-up drainage.
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Pull out everything that is not permanent to the boat itself.
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Use lots of bungee and heavy duty tie downs to secure the boat and trailer together.
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Find a location to park the boat/trailer where it has a break from the expected wind flow. Ideally, also use heavy duty tie downs to secure the trailer to non-movable objects.
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All right now, everyone gets better with practice. Meeting goals is our life.
Regards the Fun-Florida-Getaways.com Team!!!
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