Big Storm?

[Mr. V]

Could be a Big Storm coming early next week.

Stay tuned, and prepare to batten down the hatches.

[Cal]

Yeah, looks like us easterners are going to get it but they're not quite sure where yet:eek:

[RLW]

Really, thanks for the info as I hadn't heard about a big storm just election time.:)

[Sandy Island fan]

Ever since it was named, I have been wondering if (Hurricane) Sandy would hit Sandy (Island) - and if it would do so when (daughter) Sandi was there. However, since we'll be heading off island on Sunday, we - at least - won't hit the trifecta.

[Mink Islander]

Those of you who have already pulled up your docks for the season need to make sure you tied off both sides. Not so many winters ago we had a decent blow and it bent and destroyed a bunch of dock frames that weren't tied up to avoid wind induced lateral swings. Would be a rude surprise in the Spring.

[Lakegeezer]

Those of you who have already pulled up your docks for the season need to make sure you tied off both sides. Not so many winters ago we had a decent blow and it bent and destroyed a bunch of dock frames that weren't tied up to avoid wind induced lateral swings. Would be a rude surprise in the Spring. I've always wondered if the tie-offs work. Why wouldn't the rope stretch enough to bend the frame anyway?

[Bear Island South]

It will be like a noreaster not a hurricane, rain and wind not much to worry about.

[Slickcraft]

I've always wondered if the tie-offs work. Why wouldn't the rope stretch enough to bend the frame anyway?

The tie-offs will prevent the raised structure from starting to oscillate in the wind as well as limiting lateral movement. The frame does not have a lot of surface area; the rope will hold and the frame will not bend in any wind likely to be experienced here.

As I see it oscillation at the natural frequency of the structure may be the biggest danger and the tie-offs will keep that from getting going.