Why wouldnt you send someone up the mnast to remove the antenna and other items prior to passing beneath the bridge? Also - what about filling all fuel. holding and water tanks and putting extras weight aboard?
________________________________ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Richard N. Bush Sent: Monday, November 05, 2012 12:40 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Bridge clearance issues Hi all; I am planning for a trip (next summer) I will have to pass under a bridge with a 50 ft clearance; I calculate that the mast is 55 ft from water including all antennae, etc; I have come up with a chart showing that I will have to heel the boat 24.4 degrees to clear a 50 ft span; and 35.9 degrees to clear a 45 ft span; (I had to have help from an engineer friend!); now, what is the best way to get the boat to 24.4 degrees and keep it there long enough to get under the bridge? Richard 1987 33-II Richard N. Bush Law Offices 235 South Fifth Street, Fourth Floor Louisville, Kentucky 40202 502-584-7255
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