[PCW] flybridge

[HClews@aol.com]

The PDQ 34, a flybridge boat, has an air  clearance of 12' - 3".  
This is with the radar mast lowered,  however this can easily be 
done single-handed.  In Annapolis  last fall, while others (who 
know who they are) waited for the  bridge to open, we lowered 
our mast and squeezed under the 13' - 6"  bridge into Spa Creek 
allowing to us to grab one of the few  remaining moorings).  
 
The PDQ even with its flybridge is  well suited for the ICW and 
great loop due to its relatively low air clearance.  (Also,  the new
PDQ 41 features a power-folding arch - so, even with its large 
flying bridge - air clearance can be reduced to less  than 15 feet.)
 
Henry, the Sno' Dog  guy
 
In a message dated 1/17/2007 10:42:49 A.M.  Eastern Standard Time, 
preischmann@msn.com writes:

I guess  I did forget an important point about "air clearance" with all
electronics,  radar, etc, installed the Manta 44 has a vertical off water
height of 14.5  feet, allowing one to go under most bridges without waiting 
and
in  particular able to do the great loop. Most flybridge boats cannot do  the
loop arguably one of the more popular cruises.  Also forgot to  mention that 
if
you want to "feel" the elements the entire enclosure can  easily be opened up
in the Manta cockpit as  well.