[Rhodes22-list] Mast up or down for named storm

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I would leave it mast down if high winds are expected. With the mast 
up, the mast, the jib and the little bit of main that shows create 
quite a bit of windage.

If the boat is on stands I would make sure that the stands are 
chained together properly and that the boat/stands are anchored 
against the wind. Also make sure that the cockpit drains are clear 
and not likely to be clogged by debris.

If surge is predicted, I would move the boat to higher ground.

We have left our boat in a protected slip for a Cat 1 dying to a 
tropical storm. We removed the jib, wrapped the bit of main that 
shows around the mast and taped it (covered all the edges) with 
rigging tape so the wind couldn't catch it. We ended up not getting 
the expected winds but we are cautious and always prepare for the 
worst. Anything above a Cat 1, we have hauled the boat and moved the 
boat to higher ground. We also hauled for Isabel which was a tropical 
storm by the time it reached the upper Chesapeake but it went right 
up the western shore holding all the water in the Bay - we had a six 
foot storm surge. the boat was on high ground in the boatyard. Water 
came up above the middle of the tires on the trailer. It didn't float 
but we didn't have the boat tied to the trailer - much more and the 
boat would have floated off.

Good luck!
Mary Lou


At 07:34 AM 8/28/2015, you wrote:
>Seeking advice:
>
>My thoughts are that with 3 stays and 6 shrouds the mast is better supported
>raised then only supported at each end.
>
>She is on stands in the yard to have her bottom painted before launching.
><Dry all Summer until I want to sail in my new boat>  I am planning to raise
>the mast Saturday when there is no rush and plenty of time.
>
>There is also the thought that since everything is still secured from 1000
>highway miles that maybe I should leave it alone since Erica is coming, in
>some form, but will be gone by the following weekend.
>
>Thanks,
>David Jones
>
>
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