mardi 16 juillet 2013

To Store Your Boat With Peace Of Mind With St. Petersburg Marina Company

By Sherrine Albao


Living in Florida offers many advantages, including the ocean, beaches and fresh water rivers and lakes. Boats are essential to enjoying the water. Larger ocean going vessels often cannot be easily placed on a trailer that can be parked in the driveway. These boats are best stored in St. Petersburg marinas.

The late spring and summer bring the threat of hurricanes to many Florida areas. The high winds of these storms can cause damage to boats. Some facilities offer dry storage for better protection of boats. They lift the boat with a crane and place it safely in an above ground rack. These racks can be reinforced to withstand winds of hurricane forces.

At other times the marina may be designed for safe storage of a boat in the water. If the boat is to be left at dock during a storm, owners will want to take note and follow special hurricane precautions for greater safety. They should buy the recommended supplies to be prepared before storm season. Boats should be in good physical shape before the storm.

Some facilities require the owner to have a plan in place for what to do with their boat if a storm is threatening. Many owners choose to move their boat inland for the duration of the storm. Often the plan must be filed with the facility manager before a space is rented.

Storing the boat in water offers many advantages. The owner does not need to pull a boat from inland dry storage to the water. In addition, the facility often offers fuel and other supplies that may be needed when on the water.

St. Petersburg marinas offer a safe place to store one's boat. They can help to ensure it is not vandalized when the owner is not present. In some cases, they even provide safe moorage during the hurricane season.




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