I saw this done by a Farr 40 heading up the Chicago River for winter storage several years ago. The boat had a tall extension for the wind instrument at the masthead as well as an antenna, and everything was removed prior to arrival at the bridge. They still had to heel the boat, but a couple of people hanging on the end of the boom with the rest of the crew on the low rail was enough to clear it.
From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Hoyt, Mike Sent: Monday, November 05, 2012 11:49 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Bridge clearance issues 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<mailto: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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