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Originally Posted by Michael G.
So hurricane Ian is here coming and the warnings have been going on for more than a week.
On the local news tomorrow, they will show all those beautiful muti-million-dollar yachts,
(I'm jealous), piled on top of one another.
Why didn't the owners take the time and get them out of the water or a safe harbor for the storm?
I sure some have.
Those insurance company's could be using that money to repair homes.
Thoughts?
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Just something you might not be aware of. Not every large boat is just a pleasure boat. Many are homes for individuals, couples, families with children. Also, many large and impressive yachts can be purchased far cheaper then one might realize. For many it is the least expensive home they could buy. To move your residence out of the possible path of what may, or may not, become a hurricane in a couple of weeks requires planning, provisioning, and the ability to take several weeks off at a moment's notice. For the truly wealthy, they either let insurance cover any damage, or have the hired captain and crew move it, but only if the owner tells them when and where to go.
Moving the boat to a safe place is not a luxury most boat owners have, practically speaking.