[gslpro]

I guess I would say it depends on the boat, and how far down river you plan on going. We used to slip at Parker's. Our Chris Craft 232 scorpion cuddy made it under the bridge with a few inches to spare at full-lake. If a strong wind was blowing down the bay, it would surge the water up a few inches, and it got dicey a few times. I never went too far beyond the boundaries of Parker's, so I can't tell you much about the river for travelling. good luck. And yes, 5' is 5' 0"....nothing more.