Will she fit? Tidal to non tidal river Medway

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Hi all

I have a 52ft Astondoa motor boat currently moored on the tidal Medway and was looking for any advice in regard to taking a trip or 2 into the non tidal side.
She is just under 5ft below the water and 14,1/2ft above as the radar arch has been removed. Beam is 16ft so she is quite wide as well.
I am worried obviously about Aylesford old bridge.

Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated.
 

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No problem with care.
Nip up to Allington and speak to the lock staff.
There are some Thames sailing barges up there and even bigger vessels.
Just a case of getting to Aylesford with the right amount of water under the keel and air draft above.
 

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