Thanks for the ■■■■■■■■. I have launched at the public ramp under the bridge at dead low tide. I have an 18’ flats boat. Anything is better than that place.
Birddawg, I have a 21’6" bay boat that I launched there. And, the landing isn’t that bad really, especially for “fishing”. I’m just frustrated that the fees couldn’t be raised to generate the funds to properly fix a few things that could prevent members from damaging their equipment, but more importantly, keeping everyone safe from bodily harm. Alright, I’m finished.
“The problem that infuriates you the most is the one you are meant to solve.”
For the money VERY much worth it. A dead low or negative low there is a dip on one side (not a drop off, but a dip). Can make it a bit of a challenge with a low tide wet ramp but it only burned me once on the “super moon”.
I thankfully have had no security problems and if you respect the rules, Fern will respect you. No fires (duh, but its happened), no smoking, no parties, and the sticker goes on your trailer, NOT your vehicle, so if you meet a NCFC member to fish their boat, you have to park elsewhere and meet them. I think in 15-20 launches I’ve waited once.
Hess owns the ramp but allows the Rabon family to continue leasing it as long as their members follow the rules. Not much to ask and I’m thankful given Bushy Parks swamp status.
Vinman
19.5 Triumph, 115 HP Honda
“Every saint has a past, every sinner a future”
It is about 20 minutes closer to summerville than remleys and private. How can you go wrong?
My father is the one who usually welds the new lock on there every year or so… Used to have a membership, but didn’t much care for the continuous rise in price… Even after getting it on the house for the welding, we don’t use it much anymore save for shrimping season maybe once…
I’d say it’s worth the money though. It’s either “false” security or no security… Plus that old dock makes for a very interesting climb down and up on low tide hahah 
I don’t know what you are taking about. I have been a member for 6 yrs and the price has remained the same $50. I have never had a security problem. The ramp sucks but you get what you pay for and no crowd makes it worth every penny
2000 SeaPro 180CC w/ Yammy 115 2 stroke
1966 13’ Boston Whaler w/ Merc 25 4 stroke “Flatty”
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Every ramp has little quirks you learn each time you use it. Go ahead and spend a saturday or sunday afternoon at a public ramp and let me know how the works out. Of course you could always dish out a couple of hundred a month to have someone launch and recover your boat with a forklift. Been a member for 3 years now and I waited to launch and recover maybe 3 times.
Seafox 187CC
Anybody know the current membership dues?
100 first year, 50 every year after. Membership starts in August.
Agreed, BOSN. Red I sent you a PM.
Vinman
“Every saint has a past, every sinner a future”
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2011 Carolina Skiff 178DLV
90 HP Honda
I am a current member, and use it on occasion, never had any probem with vehicle or ramp on my small boats.