Wild Wind IV traveled from Near Duluth Mn to Pensacola Fl. Took just over three weeks. I was hoping to have her hauled for the two months I would be home. When I called the shipyard I was told the widest boat that could be hauled was 24'. Bill Schuman who is building a cat close by similar to WWIV said he thought a wider boat could be hauled in the travellift. Keith from the yard came to the marina and measured WWIV and found she was in fact 24'- 10". He measured the well and on the outer end it was just a little wider then the boat and further in the well it was just over 25'. He was game to try. To not scratch the sides they put thin neoprene on each side of the well and they inched the boat in. There was a little trouble with the straps and "D" rings, but after some jockeying around they were able to lift the boat. She is now sitting on the hard in the repair area till I come back just after the new year. After touching up the bottom paint she will go back in the water and we will head for the Bahamas. The moral of the story is, if your cat is 24'- 10" or less you can get her out in Pensacola Ship Yard. The large crane that you see in the guide books is no longer in service and they don't plan to repair it. The crew at the Ship Yard was extremely helpful. If I ran the yard I don't know if I would have attempted to haul my boat. I met Listee Bob Austin while there. He made my stay most enjoyable. He introduced me to other circumnavigators and the bull sessions were delightful. If you are in the area I will be on the boat Jan. 3 for a few days before the launch. It always if fun to talk to other listees. Dennis Raedeke Wild Wind IV 60' Pachoud Powercat 24'- 10" wide not 11"