How can I put this...I wanted to see if I had room to get under a tall drawbridge. So, I pulled up to the bridge and started to put it in reverse, when I realized I was about 1 ft to tall. Of course I killed my engine putting it in reverse and finally got it started and in reverse but not before sliding a few feet under the bridge. I broke my wind directional and the light on top of my mast. Can you please tell me what this particular light is called so I can order another one? I have never been to the top of a mast before (am pretty sure my vertigo would stop me after about 3 ft). How much does it cost generally to send someone to the top and is there anything else I should have him or her do while they are up there. Sincerely Larry
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Sorry to hear about your bridge encounter- which one was it? I used to live on Lk Union on my Cat 30 and always wondered whether or not I could sneak under a couple of those bridges-but I was always to chicken to try - You probably could have made it in the winter when they drop the lake level. As for going up your mast-you need to find a helpful lightweight friend who wants some sailing time- thats what my brother used to use to bribe me up there. You are probably going to want to check out everything up there (all the shroud and stay connections etc) to make sure there was no other damage.
Sorry to hear about your bridge encounter- which one was it? I used to live on Lk Union on my Cat 30 and always wondered whether or not I could sneak under a couple of those bridges-but I was always to chicken to try - You probably could have made it in the winter when they drop the lake level. As for going up your mast-you need to find a helpful lightweight friend who wants some sailing time- thats what my brother used to use to bribe me up there. You are probably going to want to check out everything up there (all the shroud and stay connections etc) to make sure there was no other damage.
So funny, But your not!
You scare me Man!!..... How bout trying this next time- Read a chart to find the verticle distance of the fixed bridge (usualy printed as mean low-water datum) and compare it to the manufacturers spec for your boat (adding for the commissioning stuff (windex, vhf, vhf antenna, anchor light, etc.). By the way, a boat never stops dead in the water-its a movement called "inertia" and also "current".
You scare me Man!!..... How bout trying this next time- Read a chart to find the verticle distance of the fixed bridge (usualy printed as mean low-water datum) and compare it to the manufacturers spec for your boat (adding for the commissioning stuff (windex, vhf, vhf antenna, anchor light, etc.). By the way, a boat never stops dead in the water-its a movement called "inertia" and also "current".
Actually, some accomplshed sailors have
Of course, these guys were in college and there was a large number of malted drinks involved. But, it does happen. Sounds like you need a new anchor light and Windex. The yard who does the work will know to check the sheaves at the masthead. You may also want to have them go over the entiure rig to make sure nothing stressed elsewhere, like at the chainplates or deck or other fittings.
Of course, these guys were in college and there was a large number of malted drinks involved. But, it does happen. Sounds like you need a new anchor light and Windex. The yard who does the work will know to check the sheaves at the masthead. You may also want to have them go over the entiure rig to make sure nothing stressed elsewhere, like at the chainplates or deck or other fittings.
Hey JMALT
JMALT, Take a hint and remember this, everyone makes mistakes, and one day it may be you who runs into an object!!!! Your negative comments are not welcome on this site so take them to another!!!!!
JMALT, Take a hint and remember this, everyone makes mistakes, and one day it may be you who runs into an object!!!! Your negative comments are not welcome on this site so take them to another!!!!!
Charts aren't always right either...
I know of a couple of bridges that are listed on the charts as 65' clearance, but are actually 62'to 63'.
I know of a couple of bridges that are listed on the charts as 65' clearance, but are actually 62'to 63'.
Hey JIM
Jim, there is a clear distinction between running into an object and testing the height of a drawbridge by using the mast of a 30-foot sailboat as a yardstick. Probably everyone who read what Larry did has an opinion on whether his judgment was flawed or the note is a possible hoax. Jmalt happened to be the one who spoke up to it. If, in the process, Larry learned something about boating, so much the better. That aside, who elected you the Big Kahuna of who says what on this forum, anyway? I don't remember voting. I'd say that until that election is held and you win it, you might try more reading and less writing. Better yet, why not go start your own forum for people with great Catalina 30 recipes and leave the responsible sailors alone to talk about whatever they want to.
Jim, there is a clear distinction between running into an object and testing the height of a drawbridge by using the mast of a 30-foot sailboat as a yardstick. Probably everyone who read what Larry did has an opinion on whether his judgment was flawed or the note is a possible hoax. Jmalt happened to be the one who spoke up to it. If, in the process, Larry learned something about boating, so much the better. That aside, who elected you the Big Kahuna of who says what on this forum, anyway? I don't remember voting. I'd say that until that election is held and you win it, you might try more reading and less writing. Better yet, why not go start your own forum for people with great Catalina 30 recipes and leave the responsible sailors alone to talk about whatever they want to.
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