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Overall Height CP 27 for Transport

Started by Deadrise, September 14, 2021, 10:13:00 PM

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Deadrise

Hello all,

I'm looking into having a CP-27 shipped overland, what is the overall height with the mast down?

Thank you,
John
1988 Com-Pac 19 Dora-Mae (sold)
1987 Com-Pac 23 Puffin (sold)
1993 Com-Pac 27 Harrier (For Sale)
2003 Pacific Seacraft 37 Endurance

Steve H

Obviously it will depend on the trailer, but my 27' is slightly taller than a 15 foot U-Haul truck and I believe that the listed clearance of the truck is around 12 feet.  I've attached a picture, if that helps.

'94 Com-Pac 27
"Molly Brown"

wes

The pro haulers that I've seen will often transport the mast low on the trailer beside the boat, not atop the bow and stern rails as shown on this picture. Presumably this is to keep the overall height of the rig as low as possible.

Wes
"Sophie", 1988 CP 27/2 #74
"Bella", 1988 CP 19/3 #453
Bath, North Carolina

bruce

Off the highways, minimum bridge clearance is suppose to be 14', but some don't comply. I've seen riggers drive a proposed route and measure if it was going to close. Beat the alternative. If the U-Haul is 12', I'd want the mast to be lower, just to be safe.   
Bruce
Aroo, PC 308
Narragansett Bay, RI

wes

Based on this scale drawing of the 27, using the 3.5' draft as a reference, the overall height (mast off) appears to be about 10.5', with the bow pulpit being the highest point.

"Sophie", 1988 CP 27/2 #74
"Bella", 1988 CP 19/3 #453
Bath, North Carolina

Deadrise

Thank you all for taking the time to help out, we have a hauler scheduled for mid October
1988 Com-Pac 19 Dora-Mae (sold)
1987 Com-Pac 23 Puffin (sold)
1993 Com-Pac 27 Harrier (For Sale)
2003 Pacific Seacraft 37 Endurance