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Dock Lines for a Hurricane

By Sandy Parks · On August 18, 2023

If you had to keep your boat on a dock during a hurricane, do you know how you would tie it up? Commutercruiser.com offers 10 tips for keeping your boat safe. They first suggest you consider a floating dock and to check with the marina on which way the boat’s lines should be adjusted. Either from the boat or from the dock. Spring lines are your friend and don’t forget plenty of chafe gear and correctly sized fenders. Read more.

 

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