Proper etiquette on boat ramp - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

YakDout · 07-26-2014, 01:27 PM

I use the hobie scupper cart with the all terrain looking tires. They work well but you still have to tilt the kayak at an angle to get them in. I've also pulled the kayak down the ramp all the way in the water until you are deep enough to pull them out without tilting the yak. Works well. The cart is very strong. I have the PA14 and have loaded it with a lot of weight (gear) and didn't see any flex or stress. I've seen some people use two carts at once and roll it around like a wagon but I can't justify spending that $ on another cart. Sometimes (depending on where I am) I will put the cart in the scupper holes In the middle of the yak.

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jorluivil · 07-26-2014, 02:20 PM

I've never launched from o-side. However, a good rule to follow is to launch and land opposite side of the dock, this way the boat owners can launch, walk or motor their boat onto their trailer or tie onto the dock without having to go around you.

lowprofile · 07-27-2014, 05:52 AM

at Oceanside we'd just unload in the parking lot or park at the top of the ramp towards the south side and out of the way. get everything set up then park about 100yrds away (the parking lot is kinda tight and unloading in a parking spot just wouldn't work out sometimes). wheel it down to the dock and launch. if you need to store your wheel in the car then wheel the yak down before parking. always keep your drive on you though. that's one thing I would never leave in the PA>

taggermike · 07-27-2014, 08:10 AM

You have as much right to use a public launch ramp as any other boater. And like other boaters you should prep your boat in the lot before you go to the actual ramp. It can be tough to get things rigged if your kayak is on your car. If this is the case use wheels. Get every thing ready then head for the ramp. If your PA is in the back of a pick up then get rigged and just back the truck down. I use the sides of the ramps on busy days. So basically have your shit together and take care of business when on the ramp. We've all seen "That Guy" on a ramp; can't back a trailer worth shit, his motor won't start, can't find the plug, ect, while 5 boats are waiting to launch. you get the idea. Had to show this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwaETCl_ElM

Saw one of these at shelter island ramp when I was a kid. Mike

07-26-2014, 02:20 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I've never launched from o-side. However, a good rule to follow is to launch and land opposite side of the dock, this way the boat owners can launch, walk or motor their boat onto their trailer or tie onto the dock without having to go around you. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

07-27-2014, 05:52 AM	#3
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	at Oceanside we'd just unload in the parking lot or park at the top of the ramp towards the south side and out of the way. get everything set up then park about 100yrds away (the parking lot is kinda tight and unloading in a parking spot just wouldn't work out sometimes). wheel it down to the dock and launch. if you need to store your wheel in the car then wheel the yak down before parking. always keep your drive on you though. that's one thing I would never leave in the PA> __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

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07-26-2014, 01:27 PM	#1
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	I use the hobie scupper cart with the all terrain looking tires. They work well but you still have to tilt the kayak at an angle to get them in. I've also pulled the kayak down the ramp all the way in the water until you are deep enough to pull them out without tilting the yak. Works well. The cart is very strong. I have the PA14 and have loaded it with a lot of weight (gear) and didn't see any flex or stress. I've seen some people use two carts at once and roll it around like a wagon but I can't justify spending that $ on another cart. Sometimes (depending on where I am) I will put the cart in the scupper holes In the middle of the yak. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-27-2014, 08:10 AM	#4
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	You have as much right to use a public launch ramp as any other boater. And like other boaters you should prep your boat in the lot before you go to the actual ramp. It can be tough to get things rigged if your kayak is on your car. If this is the case use wheels. Get every thing ready then head for the ramp. If your PA is in the back of a pick up then get rigged and just back the truck down. I use the sides of the ramps on busy days. So basically have your shit together and take care of business when on the ramp. We've all seen "That Guy" on a ramp; can't back a trailer worth shit, his motor won't start, can't find the plug, ect, while 5 boats are waiting to launch. you get the idea. Had to show this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwaETCl_ElM Saw one of these at shelter island ramp when I was a kid. Mike