With Gustav bearing down, I don't have a clue how or even whether to secure my floating deck.
The deck is 8x16', built from treated 2x12's with 2x6 deck. It weighs about 1000lbs.
If we get 90mph wind here as we did for Rita and Lili, I can imagine the deck heaving against the bank for 24 straight hours and being damaged. I don't imagine the waves will be higher than 6-8", but the 24 hour duration could do me in.
It's probably going to be a real pain to lift out of the pond with my 46hp Kubota, but I think I can do it. Should I try to remove it, or has anyone had good success anchoring down a floating deck in a hurricane?
Or should I just set it free and hope for the best?
BTW, for you guys on the Gulf coast, what are your hurricane plans for floating or stationary decks, docks, and piers?
Many thanks, and best of luck with the 2 storms.
