Does it matter what way the tides are when launching my boat?

[tommyk021]

Hi guys,does it matter what way the tides are when im launching my boat?the slip i use is plenty deep enough but what is the best to do?thanks

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: Does it matter what way the tides are when launching my boat?

Go when you want to go...unless the low tide beaches your launch/slip.

 

[HappierWet]

Re: Does it matter what way the tides are when launching my boat?

Depends on the ramp. If you go at low tide is there enough water and is the ramp long enough to get at deep enough water. If you back off the end of a concrete ramp, you'll play he77 getting the axle up on the ramp again.

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: Does it matter what way the tides are when launching my boat?

also if you launch at low tide park your truck for high tide

 

[marine4003]

Re: Does it matter what way the tides are when launching my boat?

Depends on the ramp, alot of ramps have a drop off where the concrete ends,its from prop wash. Its called "power loading" getting the boat up on the trailer using alot of throttle. The result is a sharp drop off ,bad enough and your tires drop off the end,you load the boat...and go nowhere. spinning tires to rim. other than that it doesnt matter,as long as theres lots of water and enough ramp.

 

[Jeff-in-PA]

Re: Does it matter what way the tides are when launching my boat?

Hi guys,does it matter what way the tides are when im launching my boat?the slip i use is plenty deep enough but what is the best to do?thanks

I used to dunk my boat at Kent Narrows on the Chesapeake ( across from Red Eye Dock Bar )

The current moves pretty good thru there so it was always easier to do when the tide was changing. But I did it whenever I wanted the boat in the water but make sure you either tie your rope to a cleat or have a good hold on it.

 

[QC]

Re: Does it matter what way the tides are when launching my boat?

Ramps can be very slippery, so at high tide your tow vehicle may have better traction as it will be working on the area that is wet the least amount of the time. What size boat? I guess that would be mostly a retrieval issue with a heavy combo.

 

[tommyk021]

Re: Does it matter what way the tides are when launching my boat?

thanks guys!,would it be a stupid thing to tie a rope to the trailer and let the boat in with just me holding the rope on the slip?

 

[QC]

Re: Does it matter what way the tides are when launching my boat?

Elaborate ^^^^ sounds like you might have a good plan, but it is unclear what you mean by "tie to the trailer" and "just me holding". Do you mean a line that secures the boat to the trailer and one that you use to guide it to the courtesy dock? That might be a perfect plan. Are you talking about launching alone? What size boat is very important to these questions . . .

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: Does it matter what way the tides are when launching my boat?

go watch how other people do it. Ramps and slip are different.

Disregard the ones who do it wrong!