Snailbote maneuvering

[Keith]

OK, I know it's a trawler forum, but this is interesting.

For you sailors that want to travel the ICW with a mast higher than 65
feet.

* This boat came in last night at Vero Beach.
* It has an 80' mast and 7'10" draft.
* Each water bag weighs 2000#
* It's been coming down the ICW.
* What a treat to watch the crew execute this maneuver.

 

[troy994719]

That is very interesting, just curious why they are in the ICW?
They should have just hit the bridge and got rid of that mast!!

 

[Keith]

I believe they're plowing, or at least will be with an almost 8' draft!!