Ahoy Ken, The web site listed below contains all the data and locks between Albany and Buffalo. It provides all the clearances for safe navigation. Call 1 800- 4 CANAL 4, (1- 800 - 422-6254) for the latest information. During my first cruise, I tied a one inch diameter PVC pipe to the bow sprint 3 inches higher then the height of my "Fixed" radar antenna. Depending on the "Pool" height at the time, I would SLOWLY ease up to the bridge, just making weigh, and if the pipe were to touch, I would then leave the helm, to stand on the bow sprint, and with leather gloves, "Pull" to guide the boat in and along the extra space between the beams. This web site will give you a winter's worth of reading. http://www.offshoreblue.com/cruising/erie-canal-bridges.php Ciao, Capt. Joe KK 3673- Aquaduck 1 239 565-5584 In a message dated 11/19/2013 10:11:56 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, kjallington@yahoo.com writes: I know I am very close to the 15' 6" vertical clearance required here with our Kady Krogen Manatee. I would appreciate hearing from any other Manatee owners who have been through here re just how much room they had above their pilot house. I am wondering if I should remove the searchlight which extends about another 8" above the roof. Advice, experiences? Ken Allington, Auk Sent from my iPad _______________________________________________ http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/listinfo/great-loop_lists.trawlering.com To modify your Great-Loop subscription options (change email address, unsubscribe, etc.) go to: http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/options/great-loop_lists.trawlering.com