[frers-list]Bridge Clearance
Arthur Kelley
frers-list@lists.frers33.com
Sat, 02 Apr 2005 23:45:56 -0500
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Tough call there Steve. I haven't actually measured the mast (but I'll try once I figure out where the yard hid it this year), but I assume it to be about 50' tip to tip. The mast step is probably a couple of inches below the water line.
Technically speaking the "I", which is measured from the top of the jib halyard sheave (roughly top of mast) to a line parallel to the water at the sheer alongside the mast, is 45'. Now measure the height of the shear (or toerail) above the waterline at the mast, add 45' to that, and add in Windex, VHF antenna, bird repellants, etc. and you should end up with the bridge clearance.
Either way, on a good day, you'll be scraping paint off the bridge, on a bad day kiss that Windex and maybe the anchor light goodbye. Perhaps you can order a custom mast of the height you need.
Hall Spars is the stock provider and should be able to guide you. Maybe you can get a telescoping mast? Take on extra water and fuel, and pump the holding tank full while carrying a crew of 20? Or if you go under really fast the boat may sink a few inches in it's own bow wave.....
Good luck,
Art
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From: Capt.Steve
To: frers-list@lists.frers33.com
Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 10:51 PM
Subject: [frers-list]Bridge Clearance
Can anybody tell me what the clearance is? I am ordering a mast and need to know if I have to get it shortened for clearance under the Destin bridge wich is a very short 50 feet.
Capt.Steve Land
Ms. B. Haven Sail Charters
Destin,Fl.
(850)21-RELAX
sail.merriweather.com
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Tough call there Steve. I haven't actually measured the
mast (but I'll try once I figure out where the yard hid it this year), but I
assume it to be about 50' tip to tip. The mast step is probably a couple
of inches below the water line. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Technically speaking the "I", which is measured from the top
of the jib halyard sheave (roughly top of mast) to a line parallel to the
water at the sheer alongside the mast, is 45'. Now measure the height of
the shear (or toerail) above the waterline at the mast, add 45' to that,
and add in Windex, VHF antenna, bird repellants, etc. and you should end up with
the bridge clearance.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Either way, on a good day, you'll be scraping paint off the
bridge, on a bad day kiss that Windex and maybe the anchor light goodbye.
Perhaps you can order a custom mast of the height you need.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Hall Spars is the stock provider and should be able to guide
you. Maybe you can get a telescoping mast? Take on extra water and fuel,
and pump the holding tank full while carrying a crew of 20? Or if you go
under really fast the boat may sink a few inches in it's own bow
wave.....</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Good luck,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Art</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV> Can anybody tell me what the clearance is? I am ordering a
mast and need to know if I have to get it shortened for clearance under
the Destin bridge wich is a very short 50 feet.</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Signature size=6>Capt.Steve Land</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Signature size=5>Ms. B. Haven Sail Charters</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>Destin,Fl.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV>(850)21-RELAX</DIV>
<DIV>sail.merriweather.com </DIV></TD></TR>
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