Let it Snow!
By Michael Argyelan
Last week’s newsletter was all about the nasty things that
can happen to boats during the winter months. The article may have come as a
shock to some when you read things like inside boats developing cracked engines
due to freezing temps when the heat goes out in heated buildings. This week I
will cover the preventative measures Crowley ’s
takes to ensure your vessels are kept safe and sound. Enjoy the short list and
please, as always, contact us if you have any questions about your vessel.
1.) Deploys
back-up, portable heating systems in case of power outages in our heated
buildings.
2.) Maintains
portable generators for back-up power sources.
3.) Performs
electrical systems inspections to ensure safety of all systems.
4.) Operates
professional snow removal equipment to keep fire lanes clear.
5.) Employs
and trains top-notch staff that monitors the yard and calls our customers when
we see something gone awry.
6.) Perform
periodic cradle checks.
7.) Uses
chained jack stands (all on pavement, none on gravel or dirt) to minimize
slippage.
8.) Ensures
that no boat covers are tied to jack stands.
9.) Stores
90% of the mast-up sailboats on cradles and not stands.
10.) Utilizes a closed-circuit
video monitoring system that is viewed both on and offsite by Crowley ’s
staff (yes, Grant watches the yard from home when the weather gets bad).
11.) Utilizes an alarm system that
will notify off-site staff via text and email that there’s an issue with
security or if power is shut off to the yard.
12.) Performs monthly fire
extinguisher inspections and has specialty fire fighting equipment.
13.) Employs service tech’s
trained in ABYC specs.
14.) Has professional 24/7, 365
on-site security.
Let it snow!
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