Access to outdoor boats is tough. With this much snow and the freeze/thaw cycles it's going to be important to try to visit in the next couple of weeks. The snow really holds the ladder in place nicely once it settles so don't be too nervous.
Shrinkwrapped boats: Check on your boat and make sure the framing is still intact. These frames are not built to withstand this sort of snow and could bend stanchions or worse. Go to the boat, get inside the shrinkwrap and push upwards to clear all you can.
Uncovered boats: Clear your cockpit and scuppers. Your biggest risk is an ice dam in the cockpit leading the water to drain into the cabin. Shovel out your cockpit and make sure your scuppers are clear so that snow melt has a place to go.
This sort of snow significantly compresses the Spring preparation season, so if you don't have your launch plans in place, it will soon be too late. If you want someone else to handle it, call Martingale.
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