governors island bridge clearance

fpartri497 · 03-05-2014, 04:08 PM

does any one know what the bridge clearance is under the gov. island bridge Is ?

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NoBozo · 03-05-2014, 04:12 PM

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does any one know what the bridge clearance is under the gov. island bridge Is ?

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13.5 feet at High Tide.

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Phantom · 03-06-2014, 10:13 AM

now your gonna mess with his mind looking for the Tidal schedule

brk-lnt · 03-06-2014, 11:33 AM

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now your gonna mess with his mind looking for the Tidal schedule

There is a sort of tide on Winnipesaukee, but it varies over the course of months, not hours

BroadHopper · 03-06-2014, 12:06 PM

Tide marking is posted on the Weirs Bridge

Bizer · 03-06-2014, 12:07 PM

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now your gonna mess with his mind looking for the Tidal schedule

From Bizer's lake height web page:

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As a rule of thumb, assume: High Tide: June; Low Tide: February.

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There is a sort of tide on Winnipesaukee, but it varies over the course of months, not hours

Every body of water has twice-daily lunar tides. Lake Superior, for example, has 2 inch tides. By my calculation, Winnipesaukee's lunar tides are about 1/20th of an inch.

ITD · 03-06-2014, 12:40 PM

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From Bizer's lake height web page: Every body of water has twice-daily lunar tides. Lake Superior, for example, has 2 inch tides. By my calculation, Winnipesaukee's lunar tides are about 1/20th of an inch.

Would that tide go from one side of the lake to the other or from the center to the edges?

NoBozo · 03-06-2014, 06:15 PM

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now your gonna mess with his mind looking for the Tidal schedule

Isn't there a Tidal Schedule included in the Laconia Times with the Weather...??

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salty dog · 03-07-2014, 05:17 PM

We left the ocean behind (for boating that is) about 4 years ago, started coming to Winni, and never looked backed. I'd say "How 'bout going to the lake Saturday?" My wife would ask "When's high tide?" "Whenever you want!" I'd answer back. And it's true, coming from an ocean background, always checking the tide chart for launch times; it's great never having to worry about it.

NoBozo · 03-07-2014, 08:00 PM

The tide Rise and Fall south of Cape Cod is around 3-5 feet every 5 hours or so. The tide Rise and Fall North of Cape Cod is around 11 feet. Results may very from place to place.

Further north..... in the Bay of Fundy, (East of Maine and just this side of Nova Scotia) the tide Rise and Fall is 40 feet.

Just a little tidbit of knowledge for those that don't know....

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Kamper · 03-08-2014, 07:00 AM

Forget the math. For comfort you're going to want to eye-ball it anyway. I suggest coming at it from the south (bay) side because if you come in from the Weirs it is a long slow crawl out the channel if you don't like what you see.

Good luck!

upthesaukee · 03-08-2014, 09:26 AM

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Forget the math. For comfort you're going to want to eye-ball it anyway. I suggest coming at it from the south (bay) side because if you come in from the Weirs it is a long slow crawl out the channel if you don't like what you see.

Good luck!

Another reason to come in from the South side is the lack of maneuverability on the North side. Lots more room on the South side.

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BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,509 Thanks: 3,116 Thanked 1,089 Times in 783 Posts	Tide Mark Tide marking is posted on the Weirs Bridge __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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salty dog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Beverly Cove, Ma Posts: 356 Thanks: 287 Thanked 147 Times in 81 Posts	High tide We left the ocean behind (for boating that is) about 4 years ago, started coming to Winni, and never looked backed. I'd say "How 'bout going to the lake Saturday?" My wife would ask "When's high tide?" "Whenever you want!" I'd answer back. And it's true, coming from an ocean background, always checking the tide chart for launch times; it's great never having to worry about it. __________________ I'd rather be relax'n at Winnipesaukee

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NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	Speaking of TIDES: Real Life The tide Rise and Fall south of Cape Cod is around 3-5 feet every 5 hours or so. The tide Rise and Fall North of Cape Cod is around 11 feet. Results may very from place to place. Further north..... in the Bay of Fundy, (East of Maine and just this side of Nova Scotia) the tide Rise and Fall is 40 feet. Just a little tidbit of knowledge for those that don't know.... NB

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03-08-2014, 07:00 AM	#11
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,296 Thanks: 67 Thanked 166 Times in 126 Posts	Forget the math. For comfort you're going to want to eye-ball it anyway. I suggest coming at it from the south (bay) side because if you come in from the Weirs it is a long slow crawl out the channel if you don't like what you see. Good luck!