Joel, I think you meant mean HIGH tide not mean low. Depending on the tidal range at the bridge, Richard may me able to get under the bridge without having to heel the boat. If it was me, I would remove the antennae before attempting it
_____ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel Aronson Sent: Monday, November 05, 2012 11:54 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Bridge clearance issues Richard, You must have a large antenna. My 35/3 has a mast height of 50.5 feet according to sailboatdata.com. (No dimension for your boat). Your mast looks to be about 2 feet shorter than mine. Aren't the readings at Mean Low tide? Have you factored that in? Can you rig a temporary adjustable forestay? 24 degrees is a lot of heel! Maybe 10 large friends on the rail? On Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 11:40 AM, Richard N. Bush <bushma...@aol.com> wrote: 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 _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com -- Joel 301 541 8551
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