What is the mast Ht., above water line? I need to figure out if I can fit under the Hawthorne bridge in Portland. (without a bridge lift)
- Status
23.5 or 25.5?
Either way check the boat specifications under the boat information tab on this site, but you probably already figured that one out.
Either way check the boat specifications under the boat information tab on this site, but you probably already figured that one out.
Web Site Data not Guaranteed Accurate
The data on this site is good for planning purposes but if it's critical I'd suggest physically measuring the mast height as there are some cases where the data is not accurate. For example, under Hunter 35 (my boat), the fuel capacity is "24 horsepower"(!), and the water capacity is only 24 gallons when actually it is almost three times this amount. Secondly, the previous owner could have changed something so you never know for sure. Before you buy it run a tape up the main halyard and measure the distance to the water (or toe rail then add in the freeboard). Allow for masthead items like radio antenna, Windex, etc. and you got your required clearance. If you need it to a fraction of an inch you'll need to measure the angle between the mast and the line to the toe rail and do some trig to get it really exact. But then don't forget to allow a few inches for the distance from the halyard shackle (when it is at full hoist) to the masthead too. P.S. If you ever hear of plans by the highway department to replace a bridge over a navigable waterway which sailboats might use, send them a public comment, send them a request that they make the bridge clearance higher (while providing some justification, of course).
The data on this site is good for planning purposes but if it's critical I'd suggest physically measuring the mast height as there are some cases where the data is not accurate. For example, under Hunter 35 (my boat), the fuel capacity is "24 horsepower"(!), and the water capacity is only 24 gallons when actually it is almost three times this amount. Secondly, the previous owner could have changed something so you never know for sure. Before you buy it run a tape up the main halyard and measure the distance to the water (or toe rail then add in the freeboard). Allow for masthead items like radio antenna, Windex, etc. and you got your required clearance. If you need it to a fraction of an inch you'll need to measure the angle between the mast and the line to the toe rail and do some trig to get it really exact. But then don't forget to allow a few inches for the distance from the halyard shackle (when it is at full hoist) to the masthead too. P.S. If you ever hear of plans by the highway department to replace a bridge over a navigable waterway which sailboats might use, send them a public comment, send them a request that they make the bridge clearance higher (while providing some justification, of course).
- Status