Does anyone have this kind of experience? How do they keep from scraping off the bridge wings and paint?
Pressure zones. Make sure you don’t stop, or move too slow.
I went through there a while ago, but on a tiny little boat. It was still tight enough to be interesting, and still an impressive sight.
In really narrow waters, you learn to ride the bank cushion. For reasons I never fully understood, this seems to work better with a high Cb. It should be done with some caution, because any of a number of rather subtle obstructions (think tree roots) can throw you off in dramatic fashion.
I figured it was some sort of hydrodynamic effect but wasn’t sure.
getting towed is safest so you donr suck yourself to one side when in a twin engined boat.
Went through in a few megayachts…its feels very tight.
With the risk of a few members being inconvenienced I revive this thread.
Largest ship through the Corinth Canal (AFAIK). Fred Olsen’s cruise ship Braemar, 2019:
I’d just hope i’m off watch when that transit comes up !!!