As you know Aliza is 54' and with the aft platform she is 62. At the time I was there in early March 2006 I had no problem. (See the photo with planty of room to swing) It was not alwas empty like in the photo however I never had a problem.
At any rate I am visiting the forum and from time to time I put my $0.02 as I did today. I am following your active sailing career and hope that within a year I'll finish the major refit of Aliza (you can see some of my WIP in the 4 page on my web site) and go sailing full time.
Keep up the good sailing (work) and I'll join you soon.