Protect Your Boat Before the Storm: Introducing the Island Yacht Sales & Captain Bill's Marina Hurricane Protection Program
Hurricane Season Is Here—Is Your Boat Ready?
When a hurricane or tropical storm is approaching, preparation can make all the difference. Every year, boat owners are faced with difficult decisions about how to protect their vessels before severe weather arrives. Waiting until a storm is in the forecast often means limited availability, long wait times, and unnecessary stress.
At Island Yacht Sales & Captain Bill's Marina, we believe preparation should happen long before a storm reaches our shores. That's why we've introduced our Hurricane Protection Program—an annual membership designed to provide priority service, professional storm preparation, and peace of mind throughout hurricane season.
Why Join Our Hurricane Protection Program?
Our program is designed to help eliminate the uncertainty that comes with hurricane preparation. Members receive priority access to our haul-out schedule and a comprehensive storm preparation process handled by our experienced marina team.
Hurricane Haul-Out Membership Pricing
- 30 feet and under: $695
- 31 to 43 feet: $995
- 44 feet and over: $1,750
What's Included?
Membership provides much more than simply hauling your boat out of the water.
Priority Haul-Out Scheduling
When a named storm threatens our area, members receive priority placement on our haul-out schedule, helping ensure your boat is removed from the water before conditions deteriorate.
Guaranteed Haul-Out
Enrolled members are guaranteed a haul-out for named storms, subject to program terms and enrollment limits.
Professional Storm Preparation
Our experienced team will prepare your vessel by providing:
- Haul-out and secure blocking
- Professional tie-down to ground anchors
- Battery inspection
- Bilge pump inspection
- Comprehensive storm preparation checklist
- Post-storm vessel inspection
- Priority relaunch scheduling once conditions are safe
Our goal is to help protect your investment while giving you confidence that your boat is being cared for by professionals.
What You'll Need to Do Before Your Scheduled Haul-Out
To help our team prepare your vessel efficiently, we ask all members to complete the following before their scheduled haul-out:
- Remove all canvas and enclosures
- Remove cushions and personal belongings
- Remove electronics and other valuable items
- Leave a working set of keys with the marina
- Verify that your insurance information is current
These simple steps allow us to safely and efficiently prepare your boat for severe weather.
Hurricane Priority Levels
Because our travel lift has limited capacity, haul-outs must be scheduled according to priority.
Our priority order is:
Priority 1
Hurricane Protection Program Members
Priority 2
Boats currently in our Service Department
Priority 3
Annual Slip Holders requesting a haul-out
Priority 4
Transient Customers
Enrolling in the Hurricane Protection Program ensures your boat receives the highest priority should a named storm threaten our area.
Enrollment Is Limited
To maintain the highest level of service and ensure we can meet our commitments, enrollment is limited to the first 75 boats.
Once those spaces are filled, additional boats cannot be guaranteed a haul-out before a storm.
Don't Wait Until a Storm Is Forecast
When severe weather is approaching, marinas quickly become overwhelmed with haul-out requests. By enrolling early, you'll have the confidence of knowing your boat already has a plan in place.
The Hurricane Protection Program is designed to help reduce stress, protect your investment, and provide professional service when it matters most.
If you'd like more information or are ready to enroll, contact Island Yacht Sales & Captain Bill's Marina today. Our team is happy to answer your questions and help you prepare for a safe hurricane season.