^^That’s classic!^^
'06 Mckee Craft
184 Marathon
DF140 Suzuki
OH DEAR GOD!!!
Earn it everyday
If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.
Never shoot a large caliber man with a small caliber bullet.
Every time I think I’ve seen it all, something else comes along. That flat tire under the houseboat picture is a classic 
Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper
The flat tire isn’t as bad as the frame stuck on the top of the ramp. I guess it was a good idea up until that point…
'06 Mckee Craft
184 Marathon
DF140 Suzuki
That would make an awesome CF party barge!
“Apathy is the Glove into Which Evil Slips It’s Hand”, but really, who cares?
I was at Bolen Hall landing a couple of Sundays ago. Was supposed to meet my fishing partner at 9 but I got delayed and he got lost and I sat there about 45 minutes waiting on him. It was a good show!
A real ugly deck boat sort of thing about 20’ long drives in, backs halfway down the ramp and stops. 2 other cars follow it into the parking lot and park about as far away as possible. Must have been 3 couples and 6 kids. They have a family reunion on the ramp, old home week. Then proceed to take off the cover of the bimini top, set up the top, then started loading the boat with more stuff than I would carry for a week, dang! And the others who parked in the back of the lot finally carried all their coolers and lawn chairs and floaties with about 3 trips across the parking lot. They appeared to be all loaded up after half an hour or so. But they just sit right there blocking the ramp for no apparent reason. I’m expecting my partner at any minute. No problem, it is a double lane ramp and only half of it was blocked.
Then a pontoon boat about 28’ long and 10’ wide comes down. Not sure how it fit down the road to the ramp. It backs in beside the deck boat, with 2 cars following it, who also park as far away as possible. A repeat of the family reunion and old home week between all of them. Then they start setting up the pontoon boat, raise the top, do this and that, unload 6 coolers and water toys from the truck… both ramps are blocked. The new arrivals make a long half dozen trips across the parking lot, load their stuff, lot of stuff!
Finally, close to an hour later, they get everything and everybody loaded on the boats, backed down the ramp and launched together. It went pretty smooth, considering.
I walked down and asked them what time they were coming back in. I didn’t want to get behind that show when it was time to pull out [:0]
About the time they finally cleared the ramp, my partner showed up. We launched in 45 seconds and were gone. Reloaded later in 45 seconds and moved out of the way.
That one small fender on both sides is adorable…
Redfish Baron Extraordinaire
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That one small fender on both sides is adorable...
They are there to protect the dock:smiley:
Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper
I saw that monster house boat parked on top of the ramp for a few days. Looked like quite a catastrophic failure on the bent, mangled trailer it was crushing. Must’ve been one hell of a truck that got that thing out of there. It’s now parked in a neighborhood not too far from that ramp. …
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“Day Tripper”
Shamrock 20 cuddy
Ford 351W
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Originally posted by leadenwahboyI know for a lot of us that have been doing this for years and years find it easy and poke fun at those that can’t do it so smoothly, but like others have said, offer to help and educate them. </font id=“red”> Usually most are willing to learn and will listen to everything you have to say and take it to heart.
That’s probably the best advise said. So many times I’ve watched others watch people struggling at a ramp and do nothing. Very seldom have I had a person refuse help when offered. Also a lot of new boaters don’t take into account how strong tides can affect loading - unloading a boat. If you are a new boater reading this thread, pick a slack tide to start with and work your way and skill to stronger tides!
As to the uniformed “warming up” their motor before putting in… Do your self a favor and crank up on muffs before ever leaving the yard. I’ve seen the best of us back into the water “knowing” their boat will run, only to find it won’t. Usually to something simple like a drained battery.
Hey, no body mentioned the asshats that love to race you to the ramp and cut in front to get loaded before you do! I figure if I’m on the water enjoy the most of it. No need to rush things.
And to show that I can agree with Fritz, people if you chunk remains at a landing Please!! make sure they go away with the tide and aren’t there stinking in the sun at low tide. yuk
I have never thought of turning off the headlights on the ramp; maybe because I have never experienced being blinded by them. I have also never heard of this complaint before now. I will be mindful of this in the future. I do try to park on the outside of the dock when possible. It is not possible most of the time at Bushy because the outside of the docks have almost filled in and only have enough water close to the high tide. If there is water on that side of the dock, it is usually full of crabbers and such, but it shouldn’t really matter there because those docks are long and most will leave the boat towards the end of the dock which leaves ample room for those wishing to launch. I launch by myself usually because I lack fishing partners most of the time and when I do have one, they have zero boat handling or trailer handling experience. I still manage it in a timely manner but have experienced those impatient non-yahoo types with the attitudes at launches who can never be pleased by the actions of the one in front of them. I think those types are just as bad as the yahoos.
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I had the worst experience 2 weeks ago at Sol Legare. As I am backing the boating down the ramp this guy comes in and whips his truck around pretty much slinging his boat on the ramp I was going down. So I had to pull up and back down the outer ramp. So I back down and Dad backs the boat off and I go to park the truck As I am walking back the guy is still trying to wiggly his boat off the trailer. I am just shacking head at this point. As I am walking up to the dock so that my Dad can pull up and get me this guy finally gets his boat off and ties it to the front of the dock blocking both ramps. So I look at this guy and ask what are you doing, you are blocking up everything. He says it will be ok there for a minute. At this point another boat is just sitting there waiting in his boat on the outer ramp just sitting in his boat and wait. So the guy pulls out to park and another boat backs down and is waiting and now the trucks are starting to line up. As Payton Manning says in the DirectTV ad "Don’t Be This Guy.
Delayed but not Denied!
The comeback starts Tomorrow
2015 Carolina Skiff JVX16
I am still teaching myself and learning. I like to go during the week when there is not a lot of people and will spend time just backing the boat off and pulling out in the river and turning around to and pulling back up on the trailer and keep doing it over and over. They only way to learn is time on the water. If someone pulls up I usually tie off and park the truck and head off or if there is more then one ramp just pull out of there way and let them go. I had one guy watch me give me pointers. I have met some amazing boaters/people and they have been so helpful teaching the newbies. So thank you to all you guys for help!
Delayed but not Denied!
The comeback starts Tomorrow
2015 Carolina Skiff JVX16
Some people are completely oblivious to the fact they are inconveniencing others.
“Apathy is the Glove into Which Evil Slips It’s Hand”, but really, who cares?
This is absolutely true, but a large percentage don’t care!
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Originally posted by DFreedomSome people are completely oblivious to the fact they are inconveniencing others.
“Apathy is the Glove into Which Evil Slips It’s Hand”, but really, who cares?
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Originally posted by RADDADDYThis is absolutely true, but a large percentage don’t care!
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Originally posted by DFreedomSome people are completely oblivious to the fact they are inconveniencing others.
“Apathy is the Glove into Which Evil Slips It’s Hand”, but really, who cares?
They’re called Yankee transplants
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My buddy and I went shrimping last Friday and I had to laugh out loud at the parking abilities of folks. I was going to be a good steward and park behind my buddy. However a local Charter Captain did such a great job parking next to him that it was not possible…
So I figure since there was no way someone with a trailer was going to use this spot…
Take 1 extra minute and park like you know how…
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Originally posted by OptikerSome tips on trailering in heavy current, such as you would find at Live Oak landing at Edisto, or Jessen Landing in the upper Ashley.
I’ve witnessed some jaw droppers at Live Oak. The current REALLY rips there on mid tide especially near the full and new moons.
My tip: Go SLOW. I’ve seen so many people try to angle in at speed and try to time the bow between the guides, only to see plastic and fiberglass smash and splinter everywhere.
My solution is to come up current at a slow rate of speed. When you get to the downstream guide, simply turn into the guide then pivot the boat between the guides. This can be easily done under full control with no damage.
This landing, on the outgoing tide, if you mess up you and your boat will be up against the pilings in no time. Have witnessed several domestic disputes of families trying to manage it. In some cases, intuition said to stay out of it. Maybe some divorces came out of it too (?) Anyway, if you know what to do its not that bad. My friends young teenage daughter trailers the boat regularly in this current with no problems.
Maybe this will help someone. I will admit to learning this the hard way myself $$
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Great suggestion Dave. I was taking the boat out at Shem recently at mid outgoing tide and every time I backed the trailer down, the current would catch it and turn it at a funky angle. Coming up current turning into the trailer after getting past the downcurrent guide is definitely the key.
2014 Key West 203DFS
1987 Landau