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Another change to Ft. Myers post Ian

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by MBevins, Feb 24, 2023.

  1. MBevins, Feb 24, 2023
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  2. StillLearning, Feb 25, 2023
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    I had not seen the article or announcement.

    Guess I am scratching my head. For all the Ian damage in the area the marinas with floating docks took the hardest hit. I always thought floating docks would be better in a storm, but not what I saw from results there. Oh well, guess that shows how much I know.
  3. Pascal, Feb 25, 2023
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    Floating docks work if the pilings are really tall otherwise once the storm surge lifts the docks above the pilings it s game over. Some marinas have tube slide on the pilings which will extend higher when the docks push up. Problem is that the higher it goes the more leverage you get on the pilings…
  4. Capt J, Feb 25, 2023
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    You can expect dockage rates to double with Suntex at the helm.
  5. MBevins, Feb 26, 2023
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    Quite frankly I'm expecting everything to double. They always has the best fuel prices in the area, I suspect they will become the most expensive by the time they're done.
  6. cleanslate, Feb 26, 2023
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    MBevins . Do you run your Viking down there for the winter?
  7. MBevins, Feb 26, 2023
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    Nope, she's snug as a bug in a building right now.
    I keep a 23 Cobia CC down there .
  8. rtrafford, Feb 26, 2023
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    Solution: Floating Pilings.

    But I do prefer a floating dock...
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  9. cleanslate, Feb 26, 2023
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    Ingenious!o_O Whatt ? Sounds like you're enjoying yourself celebrating the 50th anniversary release of Dark Side of the Moon with a nice cocktail and what ever else on this lovely Sunday aboard your vessel?
  10. cleanslate, Feb 26, 2023
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    Nice. Do you still have the Hot Rod Mako?
  11. bayoubud, Mar 2, 2023
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    We always stay there when crossing Okeechobee going or coming. Nice plans to rebuild.