The PDQ 34, a flybridge boat, has an air clearance of 12' - 3".
This is with the radar mast lowered, however this can easily be
done single-handed. In Annapolis last fall, while others (who
know who they are) waited for the bridge to open, we lowered
our mast and squeezed under the 13' - 6" bridge into Spa Creek
allowing to us to grab one of the few remaining moorings).
The PDQ even with its flybridge is well suited for the ICW and
great loop due to its relatively low air clearance. (Also, the new
PDQ 41 features a power-folding arch - so, even with its large
flying bridge - air clearance can be reduced to less than 15 feet.)
Henry, the Sno' Dog guy
In a message dated 1/17/2007 10:42:49 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
preischmann@msn.com writes:
I guess I did forget an important point about "air clearance" with all
electronics, radar, etc, installed the Manta 44 has a vertical off water
height of 14.5 feet, allowing one to go under most bridges without waiting
and
in particular able to do the great loop. Most flybridge boats cannot do the
loop arguably one of the more popular cruises. Also forgot to mention that
if
you want to "feel" the elements the entire enclosure can easily be opened up
in the Manta cockpit as well.
The PDQ 34, a flybridge boat, has an air clearance of 12' - 3".
This is with the radar mast lowered, however this can easily be
done single-handed. In Annapolis last fall, while others (who
know who they are) waited for the bridge to open, we lowered
our mast and squeezed under the 13' - 6" bridge into Spa Creek
allowing to us to grab one of the few remaining moorings).
The PDQ even with its flybridge is well suited for the ICW and
great loop due to its relatively low air clearance. (Also, the new
PDQ 41 features a power-folding arch - so, even with its large
flying bridge - air clearance can be reduced to less than 15 feet.)
Henry, the Sno' Dog guy
In a message dated 1/17/2007 10:42:49 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
preischmann@msn.com writes:
I guess I did forget an important point about "air clearance" with all
electronics, radar, etc, installed the Manta 44 has a vertical off water
height of 14.5 feet, allowing one to go under most bridges without waiting
and
in particular able to do the great loop. Most flybridge boats cannot do the
loop arguably one of the more popular cruises. Also forgot to mention that
if
you want to "feel" the elements the entire enclosure can easily be opened up
in the Manta cockpit as well.
