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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR
6th edition Bizer just says 21 ft clearance with no reference to full lake.I would assume it would be at full lake though.
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Ya know, I never got an accurate measurement, but it's at least 21 feet.
Bizer took a 12 foot long boat hook, held it one foot above my head, added my six foot height, and that I was standing on my chair about 2 feet above the water to come up with that figure. I was unable to touch the underside of the bridge. I estimate there was about 3 feet of clearance between the boat hook and the underside of the bridge so it's probably more than 21 feet.
I don't think a day sailer would have a motor. Without a motor, you're not going to be able to go upstream without a strong south wind. And if you're under sail, your boom is likely a hazard to oncoming traffic.