As one who has survived many hurricanes, mostly on the shore north of Boston, and have never received as much as a scratch I can offer a couple suggestions.
If you are in a marina check the boats around you. While yours may be well secured the clothesline your neighbor bought may be on its last legs. I have seen many well-secured boats damaged by others drifting down on them or breaking loose in their own slip.
Double up all lines and fenders and use chafing gear as mentioned above.
Remove as much canvas as possible except that fitting close to the hull or cockpit. Hurricanes love bimini tops and side curtains.
Although it seems like common sense DO NOT STAY ABOARD YOUR VESSEL. It is not worth your life or that of someone else trying to rescue you.
Get your generator ready at home, open a cold one and watch the talking heads panic the rest of the world.
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