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Boat Owners Fear High Tide, Storm Surge and High Winds

Boat owners at Viking Boat Yard in Verplanck battened down the hatches Friday afternoon in anticipation of Hurricane Irene.

Viking Boat Yard boat owners were adding lines and fenders, securing coverings and preparing water pumps on Friday in anticipation of Hurricane Irene.

Some owners plan to sleep on their boats Saturday night to help them weather the storm.

Watch the video above for more.

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