GL: loop boat width

[Xplorer]

Jack,

Generally, beam is not an issue unless you are in a Cat.  There were a 
few Cats on the loop last year and as I recall lock 45 on the TS was the 
narrowest lock on the loop.  The lockmaster had fun telling one of the 
larger Cats that his boat was just a bit wide for the lock....everyone 
had a great laugh after a minute or two when the lockmaster fessed up 
that in fact his Cat had less than a foot clearance!

So if your in a Cat that's over 19' or so on the beam you'll want to 
check with the TS engineer or web site.  They list minimum requirements.

Mike
Xplorer - Completed loop June 2008

Jack Condon wrote:
> I've seen many entries about length & mast height restrictions but not about
> beam - are there published restrictions on beam for a loop boat?
>
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>
> Jack Condon
>
> Lakeland, FL
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