FAMILY RUSHES TO SAVE BOAT FROM HURRICANE ERIN
22 August 2025 · 17 min · 96K views · Puerto Rico
What this video covers
Matt and Kristen prepare their boat, Good, Bad, and Ugly, for the approach of Hurricane Aaron in Puerto Rico. The crew travels to the marina to inspect the vessel, which is moored in an exposed anchorage vulnerable to winds from the west and south.8:35 Upon arrival, Matt discovers that the anchor rope had wrapped around the chain and snapped, leaving the boat reliant on a single anchor.13:47 He cleans the propeller to ensure the engine is operational for a potential emergency departure.12:02 The crew also identifies leaking hatches in the v-berth and mid-cabin.9:22 After the storm passes, the boat remains intact, though the anchorage is heavily congested with Sargassum seaweed.15:04 The experience highlights the necessity of regular anchor system inspections and maintaining engine readiness when leaving a boat unattended in hurricane-prone waters.
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