Yacht Hampton Marina Blog | Olivia Kirkman

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What Your Boat Insurance Says About Hauling Out Before a Named Storm

Olivia Kirkman: Sep 27, 2026, 10:13:29 PM

Most owners book a fall haul out for one reason. The season is over. There is a second reason, and it is sitting in your insurance policy right now. Many marine policies carry a named storm clause. That clause can decide whether a storm claim gets ...

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How to Read a Winter Boat Storage Quote

Olivia Kirkman: Sep 27, 2026, 10:08:16 PM

Two yards quote you a price per foot. One says $40. One says $75. The cheap one wins, right?

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Can You Paint Your Own Boat Bottom in a New York Boatyard?

Olivia Kirkman: Sep 27, 2026, 10:06:11 PM

You bought the paint. You blocked out a Saturday. Then the yard says no.

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Where a Boat Trailer Can Legally Sit in Southampton Town

Olivia Kirkman: Sep 27, 2026, 10:04:44 PM

The boat goes in the water in May. The empty rig goes in the driveway. That is the plan almost everyone makes, and most people never check whether it is allowed.