Where we are, there are two things in play: the ramp (wide enough for two trailers) and the courtesy dock (designed for two boats, but you can sometimes nose a third in). The vehicles get to the ramp in one order, and the boats get to the dock in one order. The vehicles getting to the ramp are the order in which things get launched and landed. That order typically adds a little order to who has the dock at any moment.
These are kinda' the same thing: both cases need the dock. So, you need to wait until you get the dock. I'm not above asking other boats if they're waiting for the dock and then finding my place in line. Occasionally I get cut off; but not too often. If there's a buncha' boats waiting to get in and out (start or end of a fishing tournament can be total goat rodeo), there can be a loooong wait to get the trailer into the water.
This was all I could think about when reading through these comments
Yes, without any signage or such, the 'me first' protocol rules.
This has always been our way too. While we wait our turn, we assist others too keep things moving along and because it's being human.I'll add my 2¢, and also work on it from the perspective of the ramp I use most which can get pretty busy. I'll also say that in general, I try to think in terms that we're all boatin' on the weekend: it's supposed to be fun and enjoyable.
Where we are, there are two things in play: the ramp (wide enough for two trailers) and the courtesy dock (designed for two boats, but you can sometimes nose a third in). The vehicles get to the ramp in one order, and the boats get to the dock in one order. The vehicles getting to the ramp are the order in which things get launched and landed. That order typically adds a little order to who has the dock at any moment.
These are kinda' the same thing: both cases need the dock. So, you need to wait until you get the dock. I'm not above asking other boats if they're waiting for the dock and then finding my place in line. Occasionally I get cut off; but not too often. If there's a buncha' boats waiting to get in and out (start or end of a fishing tournament can be total goat rodeo), there can be a loooong wait to get the trailer into the water.
And sometimes, if we come in to the ramp and see it's a stampede: it's easier to just go put around a little longer. Let the dust settle and get back into line. I've offered to help people, strike up conversations to keep things light, whatever ... try not to get roused up on a day when I'm trying to unwind from the week that got me all roused up
It's been written...sorta. Australian boaters FB group. Carnage on the Boat Ramp. I joined. Lots of laughs.Never a dull moment . . . maybe we can all compile our stories and write a book.
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LOL, that is so true. I would watch the hottie all day and not care how long it took to dock or get into the water. Nothing better than watching a smoking hot hottie do anything.If you have a smoking hot wife with a bikini 10 sizes too small, all the men don't mind waiting while you launch and retrieve your boat.Funny how folks are.
Where I boat, you’re not going to find any smoking hot wives, or girl friends for that matter, wearing bikinis at the boat ramp.If you have a smoking hot wife with a bikini 10 sizes too small, all the men don't mind waiting while you launch and retrieve your boat.
Yep, same here, retired so I can go anytime !! Try to stay away on holidays and busy times. I am cery lucky to have a small town marina with a public launch ramp, they charge 10 bucks or a season pass for 125. The really nice part is the season pass is free to those over 65....yea me!!!!! Even better is a full time security gard to watch over operations at the ramp, extremely few fights or people just leaving there stuff sit there !!! And even better yet, the gard has a golf cart to shuttle you to and from the parking lot!!! Life is good !!!!
