As you may have seen on our recent Trailering Vs. Dry Rack Storage Infographic, Hurricane Sandy was responsible for the destruction of almost 65,000 recreational boats! The category 3 hurricane earned itself the name “Superstorm Sandy”, and with the destruction left in its path, no-one would disagree with its new found title. For many, the threat of a hurricane is a good enough reason to utilize a safer form of boat storage, but which form of storage is the safest boat storage during hurricane season?

Harbortown Marina offers many different types of boat storage, but the main reason we are able to offer some of the safest boat storage during hurricane season is our location itself. Harbortown Marina is often described by local boaters as being a naturally protected harbor with minimal tidal changes, making it exempt from mandatory evacuations. Of course there is never a 100% guaranteed way to ensure safety during a severe weather event like a hurricane, but with Harbortown Marina being naturally protected, you can be sure you are taking advantage of some of the historically safest boat storage during hurricane season.

Harbortown Marina also offers covered rack storage, a form of boat storage which takes place out of the water and under a protective cover. Removing a boat from the water and placing it under a cover not only protects it from weather related damages, but also from theft. Covered rack storage is also known to reduce maintenance costs and help preserve your boat from the wear and tear of leaving it in the water. All of these benefits combined make covered rack storage a strong contender for the safest boat storage during hurricane season.

Although hurricane season runs from June 1st – November 30th, hurricanes are generally unpredictable and may happen at anytime. Regardless of if you are taking advantage of boat storage or not, it is always important to make sure you are prepared in the event of a hurricane. We encourage all of our readers to check out “Tips for Preparing Your Boat in Case of a Hurricane“, and to read more about what Harbortown Marina has to offer. We hope that when deciding on the right form of boat storage during hurricane season, you will consider Harbortown Marina.

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Please note that there is never a guarantee that any vessel can be considered “safe” in any location during Hurricane Season. There is always the risk of damage or destruction of one’s personal property during Hurricane Season, and Harbortown Marina claims no responsibility or liability for any damages to vessels or personal property resulting from a strong storm or hurricane.