Launching an inflatable at LJ? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

carbonbass · 04-11-2013, 07:14 PM

Do you guys think it is relatively easy to launch an inflatable dinghy with a small outboard at LJ? I am thinking of getting something like this for a little more mobility

JeffB · 04-11-2013, 07:49 PM

I've seen guys launch all kinds of small boats from LJ. I am not saying its easy, I wouldn't know, but can definitely be done. Everyone I have seen do it launch on small surf.

dos ballenas · 04-11-2013, 07:58 PM

it's easy, but make sure your boat is light and maneuverable.

And be careful if you drive on the beach with a trailer.

Ggiannig89 · 04-11-2013, 08:22 PM

Don't want to say it would be easy but I don't think it would be that difficult depending on the length.

dos ballenas · 04-11-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ggiannig89

Don't want to say it would be easy but I don't think it would be that difficult depending on the length.

True, anything can be made difficult. Just try and approach it the same way you do a kayak. Learn slowly in small surf. Pack light and be off the beach quickly, and watchout and give swimmers, old people, kayaks, dolphins, etc the right of way.

Boat/ kayak launching in LJ is a huge advantage and we need to make sure we are respectful and careful. It would suck to have this asset taken away.....

mralbacore · 04-12-2013, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by carbonbass

Do you guys think it is relatively easy to launch an inflatable dinghy with a small outboard at LJ? I am thinking of getting something like this for a little more mobility

Yes I believe it'd be that easy if you use an inflatable Sea Eagle Sport Runabout...

OUTBACK SPECIAL · 04-12-2013, 05:14 AM

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carbonbass Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 367	Launching an inflatable at LJ? Do you guys think it is relatively easy to launch an inflatable dinghy with a small outboard at LJ? I am thinking of getting something like this for a little more mobility

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JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	I've seen guys launch all kinds of small boats from LJ. I am not saying its easy, I wouldn't know, but can definitely be done. Everyone I have seen do it launch on small surf. __________________ If you're looking for me I'm Last edited by JeffB; 04-11-2013 at 09:16 PM.

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dos ballenas Vampyroteuthis infernalis Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 585	it's easy, but make sure your boat is light and maneuverable. And be careful if you drive on the beach with a trailer. __________________ ____________________________________________

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Ggiannig89 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: El Cajon Posts: 512	Don't want to say it would be easy but I don't think it would be that difficult depending on the length.