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also be available in the pier building 

 and in the bridge vaults. 



The typical boat operator offers harbor 

 cruises evenings and weekends. These 

 hours are off-peak in terms of parking 

 demand for the office uses at Tudor 

 Wharf. During the evenings and on 

 weekends, there will be more than 

 sufficient parking space for the 

 excursion passengers. 



Due to the heavy currents from the 

 Charles River Dam, the proponents are 

 concerned about the navigational ability 

 of boats in this area. The Environmental 

 Notification Form designated the water 

 between Tudor Wharf and the Bridge for a 

 small boat rental center. Further 

 analysis of the high current velocities 

 in this area has led to a rejection of 

 this plan. Larger boats would be affected 

 less by these currents than smaller 

 boats. At times the currents approach 

 three knots, and a licensed captain 

 knowledgeable of his boat, the dock and 

 the currents is much less likely to 

 encounter difficulties in this area. 



4.3.4 Tall Ship Wharfage 



Due to the public walkway surrounding the 

 pier building and the needs of the marina 

 for an adequate channel, the use of the 



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