High C Posted October 23, 2003 Posted October 23, 2003 Does anyone know the height of the Weekender, from waterline to the tip of the gaff, which is the highest point when the main is up? How about from the waterline to the tip of the mast, the highest point when the sail is NOT up. The other day I hailed a bridge tender to open, and he asked me the height of my rig. I had no idea, :oops: so I said "two". He said back "two what?" And I said, "too tall to make it under your bridge." He let me through. Quote
Zeroice Posted October 23, 2003 Posted October 23, 2003 I would have to say it would be about 13.5" - 14". Depending on a few factors like: load, peak halyard tension, etc. Quote
Dave R1 Posted October 23, 2003 Posted October 23, 2003 I have a side view of the Weekender laid out in CAD on my computer at home. I can check for you tonight. Quote
Steve Downs Posted October 23, 2003 Posted October 23, 2003 I come up with just shy of 18' on my drawing. Around 17'-9" actually. Quote
Zeroice Posted October 23, 2003 Posted October 23, 2003 oops! I forgot to add in the length from the hinge point to the deck which is about another 3ft. making it about 17.5-18ft on my boat. Quote
Steve Downs Posted October 23, 2003 Posted October 23, 2003 From the waterline to the top of the mast I have 14'-1 1/2". I forgot to add that on my last post. :oops: Quote
High C Posted October 24, 2003 Author Posted October 24, 2003 So the concensus seems to be about 14' to the mast tip, and 18' to the gaff tip. The next time a bridge tender challenges my short stick, I'll tell him 19' to be sure. Thanks! Quote
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