High Lake Level - Issues?

sgold44 · 08-15-2008, 07:23 AM

Sunset Bob- What kind of boat do you have? I'm heading up today w/some friends, & I'm wondering if I'll get my 24' Campion Bow Rider under that bridge?

Orion · 08-15-2008, 07:52 AM

There is some floating debris out there, so keep an eye out. Had a good size 2x6 with screws sticking out wash up on my shoreline yesterday. Also saw some other logs rocking with the waves on another shoreline.

Sunset Bob · 08-15-2008, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sgold44

Sunset Bob- What kind of boat do you have? I'm heading up today w/some friends, & I'm wondering if I'll get my 24' Campion Bow Rider under that bridge?

I have a 21 foot Larson cuddy 52 inch bridge clearance.

Steveo · 08-15-2008, 12:38 PM

I was out last Sunday in Alton Bay and hit a 4" by 10 ft branch/log and made it into 3 - 3ft logs. Did go back and pick up the pieces after checking prop and outdrive for damage.

Dave M · 08-15-2008, 02:11 PM

sgold44, its not the length or type, its how high does the boat sit in the water and what degree your windshield if thats your highest point. I have a 20' Chris Craft that sits high in the water and my windshield is not that high. As mentioned above about other boats, I wouldn't have done last week. The lake has risin since then. If your going to go on the big Lake trailer it over, saves trying the bridge, taking it out and then bringing it over.

Dave M

AltonGuy · 08-15-2008, 05:25 PM

Since my initial Post the lake seems to have dropped a few inches. I had reported that the docks at Parker were submerged at one point. They are actually above the water now (barely). Took my 23' Searay out last night and braved the bridge.... made it under with no problem. Had about 3" to spare... phew! I have noticed an abundance of greenery in the water down in my docking area. My slip alone looks like a Frog haven!

08-15-2008, 07:23 AM	#1
sgold44 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Middleton, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Bridge Clearance Sunset Bob- What kind of boat do you have? I'm heading up today w/some friends, & I'm wondering if I'll get my 24' Campion Bow Rider under that bridge?

08-15-2008, 07:52 AM	#2
Orion Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: MA Posts: 914 Thanks: 602 Thanked 193 Times in 91 Posts	debris There is some floating debris out there, so keep an eye out. Had a good size 2x6 with screws sticking out wash up on my shoreline yesterday. Also saw some other logs rocking with the waves on another shoreline.

08-15-2008, 02:11 PM	#5
Dave M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 395 Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Don't try it sgold44, its not the length or type, its how high does the boat sit in the water and what degree your windshield if thats your highest point. I have a 20' Chris Craft that sits high in the water and my windshield is not that high. As mentioned above about other boats, I wouldn't have done last week. The lake has risin since then. If your going to go on the big Lake trailer it over, saves trying the bridge, taking it out and then bringing it over. Dave M

08-15-2008, 12:38 PM	#4
Steveo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 524 Thanks: 47 Thanked 123 Times in 63 Posts	I was out last Sunday in Alton Bay and hit a 4" by 10 ft branch/log and made it into 3 - 3ft logs. Did go back and pick up the pieces after checking prop and outdrive for damage.

08-15-2008, 05:25 PM	#6
AltonGuy Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 54 Thanks: 1 Thanked 11 Times in 6 Posts	Since my initial Post the lake seems to have dropped a few inches. I had reported that the docks at Parker were submerged at one point. They are actually above the water now (barely). Took my 23' Searay out last night and braved the bridge.... made it under with no problem. Had about 3" to spare... phew! I have noticed an abundance of greenery in the water down in my docking area. My slip alone looks like a Frog haven!