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MV 34 bridge clearance with mast up (and down)

Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 2:59 pm
by deising
Hi, again. Without lowering the RADAR mast, what is the bridge clearance on an MV 34? How about when you lower it, but leave a Bimini up? Yes, I realize that Biminis could be of varying heights, but I am just looking for a close estimate. We are looking forward to not having a 52 foot stick to worry about anymore.

I am not sure what it says about me that I am already doing advanced planning for the Great Loop and Down East Circle trips on a boat we do not yet own, but... :mrgreen:

Thanks!

Re: MV 34 bridge clearance with mast up (and down)

Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 11:41 am
by lgeller
I have not measured, but my notes say that the clearance is 18'2" with everything up, and 12'4" with the mast and bimini down.

Re: MV 34 bridge clearance with mast up (and down)

Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 12:44 pm
by deising
That is a big help. Thanks!

Re: MV 34 bridge clearance with mast up (and down)

Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2014 9:28 am
by duetto
hi,

on our 2003 we used 20' with mast up but vhf down

Re: MV 34 bridge clearance with mast up (and down)

Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 10:13 am
by Gusto
We can get under a bridge with an 18' clearance with what appears to be about a 6" to 9" above the light . Hard to tell.
Gusto
2006 PDQ 34, hull # 83