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Named Storm Plan Template for Southwest Florida Marinas
Build a marina-specific named-storm timeline with haul-out slots, fuel contracts, and insurance binder dates for Lee and Collier County slips.
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Caloosahatchee and Fort Myers corridor
Boats east of Cape Coral bridge plan inland river mileage—Okeechobee Waterway connections add lock waits ($150–$300 lock fees plus crew time).
Sample timeline: tropical storm watch at 72 hours out, move from Gulf harbor to Caloosahatchee berth with 18-foot vertical clearance check at bridge.
Fuel for 40-mile round reposition $250–$400 diesel—include in annual storm budget alongside $1,800 haul contract.
Photograph lines, fenders, and bridge clearance at completion—insurer storm plan audit asks for evidence.
Naples Bay and Marco Island
Marco Island canals narrow—tow insurance and captain day rate $350–$600 if professional relocation required for 45-foot beam constraints.
Naples Bay marinas allocate haul slots by May 15 deposit—late signups pay emergency $30+ per foot versus $16 pre-booked on 41-footer ($656 vs $1,230).
Compare SWFL Marine directory yards for blocking versus travel lift—travel lift scheduling tighter during invest phases.
Collier County surge models exceed Lee in some Cat 3 tracks—do not copy Fort Myers plan verbatim for Marco slip.
Template fields for insurer upload
Include marina legal name, slip number, GPS coordinates, primary and backup yard, haul contact phone, and earliest haul trigger (watch vs warning).
List canvas removal steps and who performs (owner vs marina at $45–$75 labor rate).
Cross-check GEICO or carrier online plan portal—upload PDF matching binder marina address exactly.
Review plan April 1 and after any slip change—failure to update voids warranty on $500,000 hull.
Sources
- BoatUS — Hurricane preparation — Boat Owners Association of The United States
- GEICO Marine — Named storm deductible FAQ — GEICO Marine Insurance
Questions
Does Caloosahatchee count as hurricane hole?
Only if insurer and marina engineering agree—submit plan for underwriter approval, not assumption.
Can I use SWFL Marine list instead of insurer form?
Use directory to pick vendors, then transcribe into carrier-required template.
What if bridge locked when I need to move?
Backup plan must name alternate berth west of bridge or haul yard—single-path plans fail audits.
Related directories
- SWFL Marine — marina and haul-out directory
Compare Southwest Florida haul-out yards and transport vendors before you bind insurance.