In the spec section it gives the mast height. Is this the mast alone or it height above the water line?
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Marc Honey
Height above water...
Height above water is my understanding. If it shows 55' it should clear a 60' bridge. If it says 65' it won't.
Height above water is my understanding. If it shows 55' it should clear a 60' bridge. If it says 65' it won't.
Quite Profound
Marc: That was VERY profound. I like your way of thinking straight forward and to the point. <g>
Marc: That was VERY profound. I like your way of thinking straight forward and to the point. <g>
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Claude L.-Auger
Profound indeed
Steve, but a no-brainer. The real question is what would Marc do if it showed 59...or 61..., or worse yet 60 ?
Steve, but a no-brainer. The real question is what would Marc do if it showed 59...or 61..., or worse yet 60 ?
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Lee Urbani
Its' taller than you think
The published mast height for my 37.5 is 59' 9" above DWL which is design water line. As we all know that will vary with loaded weight. But don't forget that most of these vessels have at least a 3' radio antenna and at the very least a windex sitting up there too. Also don't forget that the height given on a chart is at mean high water, not high high water. My advice is that if this deminsion is critical, like you have a fixed bridge or powerlines to go under measure your vessel and be aware of the tidal conditions when you plan your transit, don't guess, it could be an expensive mistake.
The published mast height for my 37.5 is 59' 9" above DWL which is design water line. As we all know that will vary with loaded weight. But don't forget that most of these vessels have at least a 3' radio antenna and at the very least a windex sitting up there too. Also don't forget that the height given on a chart is at mean high water, not high high water. My advice is that if this deminsion is critical, like you have a fixed bridge or powerlines to go under measure your vessel and be aware of the tidal conditions when you plan your transit, don't guess, it could be an expensive mistake.
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Phil Teter
Mast heigth
My book shows following Mast Height for a Hunter 37 Above deck is 44' 11" Above water line is 50' 00"
My book shows following Mast Height for a Hunter 37 Above deck is 44' 11" Above water line is 50' 00"
Not all 37' are created equal.
The mast height above the water is different depending on the year (obviously) 86-89 37 - 59' 78-86 37C - 50' 90-96 37.5 - 59' 96-98 376 - 60'1" These are the published specs from the HOW site. Your measurements may vary depending on your Lat/Lon. or was that Attitude? <g>
The mast height above the water is different depending on the year (obviously) 86-89 37 - 59' 78-86 37C - 50' 90-96 37.5 - 59' 96-98 376 - 60'1" These are the published specs from the HOW site. Your measurements may vary depending on your Lat/Lon. or was that Attitude? <g>
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Claude L.-Auger
Masthead altitude
Steve, your wondering about Lat/Lon or perhaps Attitude made me think of another area of worries: we all know that the density of fresh water differs than sea water. And that will make a boat ride higher or lower on the water. Consequently, while the distance from the water level to the top of the mast is normally given as part of the specs, I would imagine that to trust that measurement, one would have to also know the density of the water where the boat was first measured, and also where the boat is currently located, thus being able to calibrated the measure accurately in order to get the precise altitude of the masthead. If you have had the fortitude to read this thread until now, I won't have the turpitude of carrying any further and will go get a beer, hopefully not in solitude.
Steve, your wondering about Lat/Lon or perhaps Attitude made me think of another area of worries: we all know that the density of fresh water differs than sea water. And that will make a boat ride higher or lower on the water. Consequently, while the distance from the water level to the top of the mast is normally given as part of the specs, I would imagine that to trust that measurement, one would have to also know the density of the water where the boat was first measured, and also where the boat is currently located, thus being able to calibrated the measure accurately in order to get the precise altitude of the masthead. If you have had the fortitude to read this thread until now, I won't have the turpitude of carrying any further and will go get a beer, hopefully not in solitude.
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