Joe,

It's a bit of a fuzzy number to include. 

Based on the loading of the boat the height of the deck step would change. I
(which is given) is the height of the mast above the deck step. Then you
need to add antenna height. Then there's wave height. And finally clearance,
how close do you want to call it, just in case a power boat wakes you at the
last second.

Then based on why you asked you may have to adjust how the boat is riding a
tide before you can determine if you can clear a fixed bridge. A lift bridge
operator will adjust his height for tide when you request clearance.

I don't think a fixed number for the boat serves skippers as well as making
them think through it.

I'd estimate Wing Tip would need 5+33.5+3.3 or 42 feet on flat water before
factoring in the local conditions (tides, waves, and wakes).    

Phil Agur                    s/v Wing Tip 
Secretary,                    C270 LE #184
IC27/270A                   MMSI 366901790 
www.catalina27.org    Vessel Doc# 1039809

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Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 9:15 PM
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Subject: catalina27-talk: What is the Vertical Clearence on the C27

I need the Vertical (bridge) clearance for the Catalina 27 (standard rig).
Phil, this might be piece of info that should be added to the International
Catalina 27/270 Specs page (unless I missed it).

Joe McCary
Aeolus II, West River, MD #4795
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