Hippocampus
Guru
- Joined
- Jul 27, 2020
- Messages
- 4,182
- Location
- Plymouth
- Vessel Name
- Hippocampus
- Vessel Make
- Nordic Tug 42
Yesterday 4 tornadoes went through RI and southern MA. Strong enough to pick up a car and damage infrastructure/homes. A tropical storm is due to hit SoCal. With the expectation that due to man made climate change these previously unheard of events will continue has it changed your thinking about boating?
In my area both storm plans and winter storage have changed somewhat. To decrease expense and increase availability even large boats are placed on hydraulic trailers and stored a few miles inland. Previously that was thought to be safe from named storms. Tornadoes were never a concern. Apparently they are now.
As climate continues to change where is the point for you where it no longer becomes economical feasible? I expect insurance will continue to rise in expense and availability will continue to decrease with some primary berthing areas being uninsurable as well as some boats. Also expect further restrictions on cruising grounds by time of year, number of crew, and specific boat. Also further obligations as regards storm plans. What impact do you think these changes will have on the used boat market? Is the era of the middle class family cruising boat coming to an end?
In my area both storm plans and winter storage have changed somewhat. To decrease expense and increase availability even large boats are placed on hydraulic trailers and stored a few miles inland. Previously that was thought to be safe from named storms. Tornadoes were never a concern. Apparently they are now.
As climate continues to change where is the point for you where it no longer becomes economical feasible? I expect insurance will continue to rise in expense and availability will continue to decrease with some primary berthing areas being uninsurable as well as some boats. Also expect further restrictions on cruising grounds by time of year, number of crew, and specific boat. Also further obligations as regards storm plans. What impact do you think these changes will have on the used boat market? Is the era of the middle class family cruising boat coming to an end?