I can only remember once that I actually used 38 feet as a stated
length when checking into transient slip. It was the Ashley marina
in Charleston SC and they needed to wedge me in between two large
motoryachts. When I do check in, which only happens when a shower
or work is required, I’ll use 34 feet as a length, knowing that I
can retract the bowsprit if absolutely necessary. I have never had
an argument from any marina official on this, although at the St.
Petersburg Municipal Marina I had to explain to them in great detail
about retracting the bowsprit if necessary. I had several problems
with this marina, but that’s another story…
I’d be very interested in knowing what others use as length, when
checking into transient (overnight) slip. I used 28 feet as a
length a few times back in the early days, but when calling in on
VHF I has faced with the thought at I’d receive exactly 28 feet for
dockage space.
Mark Gearhart
s/v Godspeed
— In bcc@yahoogroups.com , “windcroft2003” <namcphail@h…> wrote:
Hi there.
Like many on this list, I’m a BCC wannabee, and am considering
building one from the hull and deck.
snip…
clearance in the gammon iron? Marinas charge by length, and while
the difference in cost compared to the boat without the sprit
isn’t
that high, slips for 37’ boats are in short supply in my neck of
the
woods.Thanks in advance for your replies!
Regards,
Neil