1926 Jun 10, 2002

I�m pleased to say that I�m finally sailing Relief (formerly Pequod) and find her delightful (she�s my first ketch as well). One of the questions I�d like to ask the group however, having looked in numerous other places including the web site, is what sort of bridge clearance do I need?

Tom Lix, Relief (#17)

1929 Jun 10, 2002

Hi Tom,

I recently crossed Florida via the St. Lucie Canal and Caloosahatchee Waterway where the controlling factor is an old railroad lift bridge with a vertical clearance of 49 feet. Windfall cleared with better than 2 feet to spare even with the Windex and VHF whip (3 ft.)on top of the main mast.

I believe Windfall to be, based on equipment and provision burden, to be right about 46-47 feet including antennas, etc.

Good Luck and Fair Winds,

Don Edgar, Windfall, Cortez, FL

1931 Jun 10, 2002

Dear Tom & Candy: Aren�t ketch the greatest? I have passed under 55� on the ICW, with what looked like at least 1-2 ft clearance. Sorry that�s all I can say. Be well,

Bert dF, Pianissimo 80K.

1934 Jun 12, 2002

The plans for the ketch - as furnished by CFG (one of the Allied mutations) say that the main mast is 42 feet 1 inch above the water and the mizzen is 25 feet 6 inches. Of course you must add your antenna height. We cleared all ICW bridges including the very low bridge into the Octachobee Waterway between Port St. Lucie and Ft. Myers.

Sharon - Silver Spray 101K