Bridge Clearance Issue

Bruce Herrington

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Does anyone know what the height from waterline to T Top is on a Mako 234 CC?

I've googled, visited other boating forums, still no answer.

The concern is clearing the 8' 9" bridge in Cape Coral where want to store the boat; it also has radar.
 
The only way to be sure is measure. All boats have different options and loading. Your radar surely makes it different.
 
Is that clearance at mean high water? The top alone must be ~~7' above the sole which is above the w/l, then add the radar and other antennas ( no outriggers? ). And factor in various storm or even full/new moon tides increases when you need to get the boat there. Do you really want to cut it extremely close, especailly travelling with the current?
If the bridge doesn't open often or at all I'd suggest making other plans.

But as Bruce advises measuring to the radome or array or gong up the bridge against the current T astronomical high tide to judge clearance will provide a reality check if you figure what you need for safety margin ) storms / waves/wakes,etc. . .

This probably won't help but Mako says the hardtop alone is 12' above ground with boat on the trailer, and draft in the water is 19".

Edit: Probably too low either way but are you talking about trying to go under the bridge by water or trailering the boat? I was "assuming" via water.
 
Yes, under the bridge on water. Even with just a 1’ tide fluctuation we thought it would be too close for comfort. Boat has outriggers also.

We really like the marina and they told us it would make under, but didn’t tell us we’d have to play the tide game. Their competition across the canal did.

Appreciate the help guys; we’re dry storing where there are no bridges.
 
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