Reducing boat height by 5cm (two inches) by ballast

[North Baltic sea]

Hi,

my friend cruised the inland EU channels GB36 and solved this problem personally. he stopped at a local bub and asked a large group of people to his GB and under the bridge and people out of the boat. with the help he offered a small drink, often people just wanted to help without new service.

NBs

 

[ben2go]

When the boat is weighed down fore or aft of the widest part of the beam, the boat will want to pivot there and lift the opposite end. This isn't a problem if the opposite end is short enough to clear the obstacle in question. I would put the weigh mostly around the beamy part of the boat and work out towards the ends.

 

[North Baltic sea]

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[ronobrien]

Before going to all the trouble, I would verify the bridge heights. Most governments choose to be conservative on clearances to avoid lawsuits.

Ted

I am not sure where you are talking about but bridge air drafts are posted for a high tide. Going through at any other time will give you more air draft. Agree also that posted measurements tend to conservative.

 

[backinblue]

Jeez, let's hope they are conservative. If not a wake from another boat or a full moon could damage your boat.