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Railroad Bridge Clearance

Posted by Jake Patrick on 5/3/2023, 11:13 am

Hello All-

My mother just bought a house off of Ling Street and I am looking to keep a boat down there in the future. I was wondering if anyone could please give me information on the bridge clearance on normal vs high tides. I wanted to be sure of clearance before I purchase a boat. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Jake

Re: Railroad Bridge Clearance

Posted by Buckshot on 5/4/2023, 9:42 am, in reply to "Railroad Bridge Clearance"

Varies throughout the year, but on average it is 64”-68” at normal tide. I have a Bluewave Purebay 24. At 64” I remove the handrail. Less than 64” I also remove the windshield. Most trips, I just check the tides and try to come back before high tide.

Re: Railroad Bridge Clearance

Posted by Bryan on 5/4/2023, 3:02 am, in reply to "Railroad Bridge Clearance"

Not sure about the exact clearance, but I'd buy something as low profile as possible. I have a Nautic Star 19 Hybrid and have to remove my windshield every time I pass under the bridge. Be dang careful too. I smacked the side a few weeks ago and did $4200 in damage! It is a challenge when people are fishing directly in the entrance and the current is racing. There is a youtube video of a center console passing under it. Just search Bayou Vista RR bridge. Oh yeah, and don't forget to take your rods down!

Re: Railroad Bridge Clearance

Posted by Jake Patrick on 5/4/2023, 9:07 am, in reply to "Re: Railroad Bridge Clearance"

Thanks for your reply Bryan. Yes, I have seen the video. Hard to tell how tall it is in that video. If anyone has a chance and remembers please measure and reply with what you find. Do you know what the distance is from the water line to the top of your windshield that cannot fit? Is your console raised at all?

Re: Railroad Bridge Clearance

Posted by BVFC on 5/4/2023, 3:43 pm, in reply to "Re: Railroad Bridge Clearance"

boats 62" and under will get you under 90% of the time.

Re: Railroad Bridge Clearance

Posted by Tommy on 5/8/2023, 12:33 pm, in reply to "Re: Railroad Bridge Clearance"

Lots of BV residents permanently lower their grab bars and windshields to navigate the rr bridge. Some go as far as removing them entirely. If Ive got 62" clearance Im good. If its less than that I just dont go

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