Haven't actually measured it above true waterline, but that was the plan. Of course there is a Windex and VHF on top of that. The mast seems to be one of the hardest things to truck - every driver has complained about the length putting them over the limit. I'll check out Kittery Point. Any place within easy driving distance of Manchester would work well. I can fly Southwest to Manchester, and my bags fly free. Best of all they usually actually arrive on the same flight.