bridge clearance
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I assume you mean to state INCHES of clearance. Without any local info allow me to bluster and dance a bit. It all depends. Yes, on the observed conditions, tidal action and such stuff. Actual measurements of clearance would be handy to have for specific boats known to have passed through at high tide. Some places have big tidal ranges that could permit considerable clearance of a large boat at low tide. Remember, tide characteristics vary depending on the time of the year because of the Moon's varying distance from the Earth. This is a good situation for "local knowledge" to come into play.
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Good bluster Bill & my omission, make that 16-17' clearance reportedly at high tide. It's on a river just off the ICW and that just across from Sebastian inlet so there's some more tidal effect there than 8 miles away where we are no, maybe 2' max change here.
And Bob, your carver would clear even with a drunk topless babe on the bimini I think...
And Bob, your carver would clear even with a drunk topless babe on the bimini I think...
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Yep, that's about right. The only bridges between Palm Coast and Lake Worth/Palm Beach Inlet I have to have open is Knox Bridge, just south of Flagler Beach and the Titusville Swing Bridge. None of the rest are even close.
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This one's on the St Sebastian R. off ICW at the Sebast. inlet. You might have to yell up to her lie flat on her back for this bridge-a familiar position no doubt.
So a 35+' flybridge boat would be out of the question then?
Here's the listing-most interesting place-next to a huge preserve across the river and seemingly at the end of the little runway on the other-quite the swampy getaway:
http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/11615-Roseland-Rd_Sebastian_FL_32958_1118904503
So a 35+' flybridge boat would be out of the question then?
Here's the listing-most interesting place-next to a huge preserve across the river and seemingly at the end of the little runway on the other-quite the swampy getaway:
http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/11615-Roseland-Rd_Sebastian_FL_32958_1118904503
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My 3988 sedan FB is 16 feet to the top of the RADAR.
My 38 flybridge would fit under a 17' bridge, for expresses you should be fine. Just make sure it's not a real narrow arched bridge that is only 16-17' dead center.
In general I would not get too serious about waterfront property without taking a ride to it by boat myself. I have a friend who bought a house on a canal in Florida, installed a nice lift at his dock, and then once he moved in found out there was a lot of shallow water in the canal and after a couple incidents that caused some bad damage to his outdrive he now trailers the boat.
John
In general I would not get too serious about waterfront property without taking a ride to it by boat myself. I have a friend who bought a house on a canal in Florida, installed a nice lift at his dock, and then once he moved in found out there was a lot of shallow water in the canal and after a couple incidents that caused some bad damage to his outdrive he now trailers the boat.
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Good point John-only seen small boats on this river. It's just a unique property-more gators than neighbors. It may be the wrong place for us but sure looks cool. Some waterfront acreage with a mother in law suite/house will be ideal.
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I think the best thing to do is go to a local marina and talk to them about that area. I have stopped at the Sebastian Inlet Marine for fuel several times. The folks there are very friendly and helpful and I am sure they can fill you in whatever information you want.
I've done a fair amount of fishing around there in my 19' CC fishing boat but the only experience I have there with my Carver is transiting the ICW.
I've been in the St. Sebastian River but not nearly as far as this property and I can tell you it gets very small and skinny back in there. But the fishing is fantastic. Also, as I recall, not too far into the river there's a RR bridge and I don't remember if it opens or not. I'm almost sure it doesn't and is quite low. (It's been a while since I was there last time) And there's a small airport there that may be annoying.
As for Sebastian Inlet, I went out it once a few years ago. (I was in a 20' fishing boat) I put it in a catagory very similar to Jupiter Inlet. I won't use it again. If I lived there and could get very familiar with it, maybe. But, Ft. Pierce Inlet is about 25 miles south on the ICW.
If you like to fish, that is a fantastic area.
Bob
I've done a fair amount of fishing around there in my 19' CC fishing boat but the only experience I have there with my Carver is transiting the ICW.
I've been in the St. Sebastian River but not nearly as far as this property and I can tell you it gets very small and skinny back in there. But the fishing is fantastic. Also, as I recall, not too far into the river there's a RR bridge and I don't remember if it opens or not. I'm almost sure it doesn't and is quite low. (It's been a while since I was there last time) And there's a small airport there that may be annoying.
As for Sebastian Inlet, I went out it once a few years ago. (I was in a 20' fishing boat) I put it in a catagory very similar to Jupiter Inlet. I won't use it again. If I lived there and could get very familiar with it, maybe. But, Ft. Pierce Inlet is about 25 miles south on the ICW.
If you like to fish, that is a fantastic area.
Bob
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That was my thought also Bob. I asked the agent about the RR bridge and she asked the locals and found out "16-17'" which sounded high for a RR bridge. I noticed the brown spots on bing maps of the river too-not too many bots at docks in that part of the river.
I'd assumed the airport was not too busy but really have not spent time there yet-this one seems to have too many 'iffs' about it and every 3rd property seems to be on the market so this one is getting tossed back.
I'd assumed the airport was not too busy but really have not spent time there yet-this one seems to have too many 'iffs' about it and every 3rd property seems to be on the market so this one is getting tossed back.