Seven Mile Bridge Marathon

[Larry Pierce]

I have heard conflicting answers to the following question. Can I get my 2006 Hunter 45cc, with in mast furling, under the 65' Seven mile bridge?
Any 45cc owners out there who have made the trip? Some wind instruments on top, but nothing elaborate.

 

[SEMPERAVANTI41]

Don't know about 45cc, but I know my boat cannot get under. Do you know about Snake Creek Drawbridge?

 

[Johann]

The tide board seemed accurate when I went through. Not a H45CC, but my mast is 62’8” plus windex and VHF antenna and I wasn’t close to touching with 66’ on the board.

 

[dlochner]

It all depends on how tall your mast is, over 65 no go. There is a draw bridge between Key Largo and Marathon.

 

[Larry Pierce]

Thanks to all. I will look into the drawbridgr.

 

[seadaddler]

You must go up mast measure to be sure for sure

 

[dLj]

You must go up mast measure to be sure for sure

Well, if you have a halyard at the top of the mast, you can run the measuring tape up with that - put a line on it also so you aren't pulling it back down with the tape... And you 'll have to guess at how much you have sticking above that, but you'll be pretty close.

dj

 

[Benny17441]

What is your Draft, 5' or 6' 6"? From the specs the shallow draft boat has a mast height of 57' 4" while the deep draft has a mast height of 61' 4". If your boat has the 6' 6" draft it has no business being in the Keys. For insurance you may approach at low tide , check the bridge markers and watch for any traffic that may kick up some swells. Use the center of the channel at slow speed.