Big Storm?

Mr. V · 10-25-2012, 10:58 AM

Could be a Big Storm coming early next week.

Stay tuned, and prepare to batten down the hatches.

Cal · 10-25-2012, 05:56 PM

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

RLW · 10-25-2012, 05:56 PM

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

Sandy Island fan · 10-25-2012, 06:33 PM

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 · 10-25-2012, 06:40 PM

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 · 10-25-2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

Bear Island South · 10-25-2012, 10:51 PM

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

Slickcraft · 10-26-2012, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Lakegeezer

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.

10-25-2012, 10:58 AM	#1
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 66 Thanked 261 Times in 179 Posts	Big Storm? Could be a Big Storm coming early next week. Stay tuned, and prepare to batten down the hatches.

10-25-2012, 05:56 PM	#2
Cal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pitman , NJ Posts: 627 Thanks: 40 Thanked 21 Times in 12 Posts	Yeah, looks like us easterners are going to get it but they're not quite sure where yet __________________ Paddle faster , I think I here banjos

10-25-2012, 05:56 PM	#3
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	Really, thanks for the info as I hadn't heard about a big storm just election time. __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

10-25-2012, 06:33 PM	#4
Sandy Island fan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 64 Thanks: 82 Thanked 32 Times in 21 Posts	Sandy 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.

10-25-2012, 06:40 PM	#5
Mink Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 753 Thanks: 59 Thanked 271 Times in 129 Posts	mind those crank up docks 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.

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10-25-2012, 10:51 PM	#7
Bear Island South Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southboro, MA Posts: 579 Thanks: 75 Thanked 384 Times in 170 Posts	Too much hype It will be like a noreaster not a hurricane, rain and wind not much to worry about.

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