Yacht Flocking...

blazeboss · 02-04-2007, 08:06 AM

what is the maximum size yacht permited to pass trrough icw where the yacht flocking pictures are taken?

YachtForum · 02-06-2007, 06:42 AM

Good question. So far, the largest yacht I've seen is Tiger Wood's "Privacy", a 157' Christensen. I would have taken a pic, but I was busy checking out the all female crew. I'll post new Yacht Flocking images later today, maybe tomorrow...

Ken Bracewell · 02-06-2007, 07:37 AM

There is actually no regulatory body who will restrict passage on the ICW. The limiting factors are depth and width. I can't recall anyplace on the entire ICW where length would restrict your passage.
Carl, from the pics I'm guessing your perch is somewhere north of PGA on the east side? So to be specific for that area the restrictions are:
Depth - Supposedly controlled at 8' (but they're not really maintaining that anymore).
Height- 65' (which is the limit for fixed bridge height for the entire ICW except one bridge which is 55')
Beam- At 85'- 90' it's not really a factor, although I suppose a huge squatty barge could push those limits).

So, in reality you'll not likely see any yachts greater than 155' transitting that stretch. Another factor is that the next deep water inlet to the north is Ft. Pierce at approximately 45 miles.

YachtForum · 02-08-2007, 10:06 AM

Based on this sportfish, the largest boat that can pass by the YF cam would be Infinity. Harry would be proud...

YachtForum · 02-08-2007, 10:10 AM

Raising the decibel level... this Viking 'MIMS" could be heard coming for over a mile. Quite possibly the noisiest (word?) boat to pass by the YF cam...