- Guard your boat against hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, and line squalls
- Choose stormproofing strategies that work best for your area
- Track oncoming storms and know when to take action
- Find the safest location for your boat
- Obtain marine insurance, comply with policy obligations, and file claims
- Company: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
- ISBN: 007146283X
- List Price: $16.95
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- Company: American Society of Civil Engineers
- ISBN: 0784402655
- List Price: $61.00
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- Company: Time Life Medical
- ISBN: 0783539053
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- Company: Windmill
- List Price: $50.00
- Company: FireOne
- Company: Windmill
- Company: WOOLRICH
- Company: STORM SHIELDS
- Amazon Price: $269.95
- Company: CORVETTE CENTRAL
- Amazon Price: $269.95
- Company: STORM SHIELDS
- Amazon Price: $269.95
- Fuel: premium butane
- Dimensions: 3.3" x 1.8"
- Weight: 1.6 oz
- Windproof to 80 mph
- Waterproof with sealable lid
- Reliable for more that 30,000 ignitions
- Warranty: 1 year
- Company: Brunton
- List Price: $75.99
- Amazon Price: $31.05
- Company: Windmill
- List Price: $20.00
Protect your boat from the fury of Mother Nature Stormproof Your Boat shows how to defend your boat from hurricanes and other storms. These proven strategies will protect your boat against the effects of storm surges, high winds, torrential rain, and other hazards. Using the handy preparation checklists and sample storm-prep plans, you'll learn how to be ready whenever a storm threatens, whether your boat is in a slip, on a mooring, at anchor, in dry storage, or on a trailer. Discover what you need to know about securing dock lines and ground tackle, stowing gear, preventing water intrusion, protecting sensitive electronics, and more. True accounts of boatowners who lost their boats to storms drive home the importance of preparing for the worst. You'll learn how to:  |
This report provides general guidelines in the structural design of blast resistant petrochemical facilities. Informational coverage is provided for OSHA requirements, design objectives, siting considerations, and load determination with references mentioned for more detailed information. More detailed coverage is provided for types of construction, dynamic material strengths, allowable response criteria, analysis methods, and design procedures. Typical details and ancillary considerations, such as doors and windows, are also included. A "how to" discussion on the upgrade of existing buildings is provided for older facilities which may not meet current needs. Three example calculations are included to illustrate design procedures. |
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All Windproof lighters are not created equal! Only Windmill lighters have earned the right to be called Stormproof. Windmill lighters use a platinum (white gold) catalyzer coil that provides continuous ignition of the gas vapors, even in 70-80mph winds. Refillable with premium or triple-refined butane gas--the cleanest and hottest burning fuel available--Windmill lighters burn at nearly 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, producing a clean, hot flame nearly invisible in outdoor light. The Piezo-electric ignition system is good for over 30,000 ignitions and no flint or batteries! Easy to operate and easy to refill, Windmill lighters have saved lives--reliably igniting fires, even in harsh conditions and at temperatures as low as -40 degrees F. The Windmill Delta Series lighters feature a tough, elastomer armor case that makes them incredibly impact resistant for the most demanding of outdoor challenges. An oversize fuel window allows quick, easy checks on fuel status, and a stainless steel wire closure ensures that your Delta will stay watertight even if it falls from your pack or pocket. Windmill lighters are so amazing, and so reliable, they carry a world-famous lifetime guarantee: if it should ever fail, simply return it to Essential Gear and it will be restored to first-class mechanical condtion free of charge. |
FireOne Butane Lighters feature a wind-resisting catalizer coil that keeps your lighter burning, even in harsh winds. A ceramic flame window glows while in use, letting you know that the nearly-invisible, 2,000 degree flame is burning strong. The flame height is fully adjustable, and a built-in fuel gauge lets you know how much gas you have left. Easily refillable with premium butane fuel. Carries a limited one year warranty from date of purchase. |
All Windproof lighters are not created equal! Only Windmill lighters have earned the right to be called Stormproof. Windmill lighters use a platinum (white gold) catalyzer coil that provides continuous ignition of the gas vapors, even in 70-80mph winds, and are fully adjustable with an easy twist of the flame adjustment ring. Refillable with premium or triple-refined butane gas--the cleanest and hottest burning fuel available--Windmill lighters burn at nearly 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, producing a clean, hot flame nearly invisible in daylight. The Piezo-electric ignition system means there are no flints to keep try or batteries to replace, and is good for over 30,000 ignitions. Easy to operate and easy to refill, Windmill lighters have saved lives--reliably igniting fires, even in harsh conditions and at temperatures as low as -40 degrees F. The Windmill Classic Series lighters are ergonomically small and compact and available in an array of colors, patterns, and finishes. The highly impact-resistant polycarbonate outer case has low thermal conductivity to keep the lighter comfortable to the touch in cold weather. Windmill lighters are so amazing, and so reliable, they carry a world-famous lifetime guarantee: if it should ever fail, simply return it to Essential Gear and it will be restored to first-class mechanical condition free of charge. |
Woolrich - Stormproof lighter with LED flashlight Not only can this lighter withstand -40F temperatures, 70-80 mile-per-hour winds, and 15,000-foot elevations, it has a powerful white LED light in the base. Perfect for hiking, camping, or traveling. Piezo-electric ignition provides flame even when wet. Five rubber O-ring seals provide water-resistance. Two replaceable lithium batteries included. Butane fuel refills easily (not included). 2.6" H x 1.6" W x .6" D. Weighs 1.9 oz. |
What better way to protect your Corvette outdoors? Hot acrylic foam, electrostatically shot through with microscopic cotton fibers, is applied to a polyester woven fabric to create and exceptionally strong cover with an amazingly soft lining. As gentle to your Corvette's finish as it is tough on outside forces. Front and rear sewn in elastic hems, double stitched seams, mirror pockets and non scratch tie down grommets help to insure a custom fit. Embroidered Emblem on the front. Folds easily for convenient storage. Car years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Corvette Central P/N: 106025 |
Stormproof is the ultimate in outdoor protection for your Corvette. It is weatherproof, UV resistant, breathable and dust-proof. Its unique qualities are due to its construction. Stormproof starts with a polyester woven fabric. Hot acrylic foam is applied, and microscopic cotton fibers are electro statically shot into the foam. This produces a very soft lining, while keeping all the toughness; Stormproof is exceptionally strong, but still lightweight and compact for ease of use. A custom fit, it features front and rear sewn in elastic hems, mirror pockets, double-stitched seams and non-scratch tie-down grommets. Lightweight material washes easily, dries quickly and folds to a very manageable size that easily stores in your cargo area. Each cover also includes a beautifully embroidered Corvette emblem. Car years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Corvette Central P/N: 106687 |
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What better way to protect your Corvette outdoors? Hot acrylic foam, electrostatically shot through with microscopic cotton fibers, is applied to a polyester woven fabric to create and exceptionally strong cover with an amazingly soft lining. As gentle to your Corvette's finish as it is tough on outside forces. Front and rear sewn in elastic hems, double stitched seams, mirror pockets and non scratch tie down grommets help to insure a custom fit. Embroidered Emblem on the front. Folds easily for convenient storage. Car years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Corvette Central P/N: 106037 |
Weighing just 1.6 ounces, this refillable butane lighter clips inside and shirt pocket and ignites even when the wind blows 80 mph. It's waterproof with its sealable lid in place. Rugged as well as reliable, the lighter is good for more than 30,000 ignitions. It measures 3.3 inches x 1.8 inches and carries a 1-year warranty. Specifications: |
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FireOne Butane Lighters feature a wind-resisting catalizer coil that keeps your lighter burning, even in harsh winds. A ceramic flame window glows while in use, letting you know that the nearly-invisible, 2,000 degree flame is burning strong. The flame height is fully adjustable, and a built-in fuel gauge lets you know how much gas you have left. Easily refillable with premium butane fuel. Carries a limited one year warranty from date of purchase. |