Disaster averted

Feb 6, 2013
437
Hunter 31 Deale, MD
I'm on vacation with family in Minnesota. My BIL took us out on the local lakes yesterday on their pontoon boat. Four of the lakes are connected and the passages between them are under low bridges. As we approached the first passage I turned to the helm and asked "Paul, will the bimini clear this bridge?" Instantly he started backing hard and was able the get stopped in time. That would have been huge.
 
Nov 8, 2010
11,386
Beneteau First 36.7 & 260 Minneapolis MN & Bayfield WI
Great story. Lake Minnetonka is divided in two by two bridges with clearance for 40 foot cruisers, but not 20 foot sailboats. Sigh..