<div>I have had a Morgan 382 for about a year and a half now, and
I've found her to be a very sturdy boat. My girlfriend and I
would like to move from Texas to San Francisco, CA, and although
I have sailed for most of my life, I haven't done it on large
boats. I don't think my boat or I am ready for a cruise through
the Panama canal and up California. I have gotten an estimate
for moving the boat over land, and it was about what I expected.
My concern is, what kind of "unknowns" can I expect, since we
all know that "unknowns" happen on a very regular "known" basis
with boats. Although the moving company will insure against any
damage, I am still worried. Should I be?
My second concern is California itself. I know how to
prepare for a hurricane, after living on the Texas coast, but I
don't exactly know what to do to minimize damage from an
earthquake. I'm hoping for wide slips where I can tie up
loosely, even fixed docks, where I can use weights on the lines
as shock absorbers. If I can just keep the dock from ramming
into my hull, I figure I'll be alright. Is this particularly
naive? Any info is good info Thanks,-Tim
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I've found her to be a very sturdy boat. My girlfriend and I
would like to move from Texas to San Francisco, CA, and although
I have sailed for most of my life, I haven't done it on large
boats. I don't think my boat or I am ready for a cruise through
the Panama canal and up California. I have gotten an estimate
for moving the boat over land, and it was about what I expected.
My concern is, what kind of "unknowns" can I expect, since we
all know that "unknowns" happen on a very regular "known" basis
with boats. Although the moving company will insure against any
damage, I am still worried. Should I be?
My second concern is California itself. I know how to
prepare for a hurricane, after living on the Texas coast, but I
don't exactly know what to do to minimize damage from an
earthquake. I'm hoping for wide slips where I can tie up
loosely, even fixed docks, where I can use weights on the lines
as shock absorbers. If I can just keep the dock from ramming
into my hull, I figure I'll be alright. Is this particularly
naive? Any info is good info Thanks,-Tim
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