Think tank

For some time now we've been discussing the possibility of taking the ICW instead of running outside of Cape Hatteras.  Well, we got the think tank going and it seems very likely to transit the ICW if we get under the Wilkinson Bridge (listed as 64 feet mhw).  We measured the mast, lights, and various wind instruments.  They total 64 feet and change.  We need to have low water and possibly lean the boat on its side 8-10 degrees.

I've rigged the dinghy for weight on the boom to swing abeam and then we will fill it with water to get more weight.   We should get 5-6 cubic feet of water for ~1100 lbs.  That should pull the mast over 10 degrees and reduce the mast height by 1 foot, 63 feet.  We'll check the tide board on the bridge to verify nearly 65 feet of clearance before running under.  The plan works on paper, we'll post how it works out when we get Wifi again.