Post by: cryder on July 13, 2022, 07:30:58 AM
Post by: Mfowl on July 13, 2022, 07:49:09 AM
Post by: Timberstalker on July 13, 2022, 07:50:10 AM
Post by: gallion_t on July 13, 2022, 07:51:25 AM
Boat launch etiquette should be part of your boaters license class/exam.
Post by: 7mmfan on July 13, 2022, 08:04:13 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on July 13, 2022, 08:40:35 AM
Post by: Norman89 on July 13, 2022, 08:50:03 AM
Post by: Kola16 on July 13, 2022, 08:56:44 AM
I was at Mardons on Potholes a month or so ago and some DA backed his boat right down the launch 20 ft. before the water, blocking the launch. They started undoing straps, rigging rods, putting up a bimini, the full 9. Me, trying to come in with one more boat in front of me, walked up to him and said, "Hey there are people trying to pull their boats out." Him and his buddy said to me, "Really? I did not see anyone." THERE WERE TWO BOATS FLOATING IN THE WATER RIGHT AT THE BASE OF THE LAUNCH BEFORE YOU PULLED IN DUMMY! I told him to move, and both the guy in front of me and I was able to pull our boats out before the other guy was even done getting ready.
There was also a guy at La Push a month or so ago that yelled at a boat in front of him to move and get out of the way taking boats out (even though the boat in front of him had several boats in front of them waiting in line like they should), and then the next day, I seen that same boat holding up the launch when launching, putting his bimini up, rigging rods and everything. It happens all the time and at every launch imaginable. Especially lakes where pleasure boats launch since they maybe launch twice a year and have no clue about the process.
There is also the complete opposite way where the person has the boat on the trailer with the outdrive up and the engine running. Gets the boat off the trailer quick, respecting everyone else, but shortly realizes their engine is overheating and their boat is sinking :chuckle: Some (most boat owners?) people should not own boats.
Post by: CP on July 13, 2022, 09:35:11 AM
That’s my annual rant, sorry I can’t match Cryder’s passion.
Post by: Sandberm on July 13, 2022, 09:42:27 AM
People who use a boat launch as their own personal dock for there jet ski with 4 of their buddies standing in the way.
Post by: metlhead on July 13, 2022, 09:51:01 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on July 13, 2022, 12:21:06 PM
Post by: cryder on July 13, 2022, 12:33:03 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on July 13, 2022, 12:44:19 PM
Lots of dumb kisters there too.🤯
Post by: full choke on July 13, 2022, 12:48:07 PM
Was.
Post by: cavemann on July 22, 2022, 09:17:29 AM
Post by: Special T on July 22, 2022, 09:52:04 AM
Post by: MeepDog on July 22, 2022, 10:59:47 AM
Maybe turn off your head lights when you launch so you don’t blind the guy trying to back in next to you.Seriously!! Backing down a boat ramp with someone's lights on blinding you is aggravating as h*ll.
That’s my annual rant, sorry I can’t match Cryder’s passion.
The other thing that just drives me nuts is when people pull their boat out and then stop just past the ramp to put all their stuff away. Now I have to line up my boat around their obstacle course. Pull into a parking spot. If you're not in a parking spot and your truck is in park, reevaluate where you are and move.
Post by: GWP on July 22, 2022, 12:58:59 PM
No better entertainment can be had than watching the show at the Lake Sammamish boat launch. I cant tell you how many ignorant yuppies with more $ than brains I had watched growing up! I think My personal favorite was the guy trying to pull out his cuddy cabin bayliner with his corvette! That was an epic smoke show where he almost lost the vett into the lake. It kind of reminded me of the extended burnouts guys do at the drag races. It sucks when your behind them but when your just people watching its epic!
Ohhhhhh yes there is! Gene Coulon in Renton. 4 ‘in’ spots, and 4 ‘out’ spots, and during the summer they have someone there to direct the idiots because it is such a mess.
I have actually thought about setting up a chair on the weekends and just watching. Worst one was two guys swimming in the water, one more on the trailer, crossed up blocking two lanes, trying to get a JET SKI ON THE TRAILER!!!
Ohhh my!
Post by: idaho guy on July 22, 2022, 01:20:21 PM
Post by: rainshadow1 on July 22, 2022, 02:32:24 PM
I've been sitting, waiting, and had to just walk up to people,
"You need help with that?"
"Nah, I'm good."
"Well then git outta the way!"
Post by: NRA4LIFE on July 22, 2022, 05:22:11 PM
Post by: Special T on July 23, 2022, 12:18:24 AM
The Everett launch can be epic. Especially at super low tides.
I think most launches can be epic! AMAZING!
Post by: Alchase on July 23, 2022, 05:32:47 PM
This idiot, backs his brand new Toyota Tacoma and new boat, off the end of the ramp and out on the tidal flats. He makes it about 20 yards and both trailer and Taco sink in the mud to the frames!
They guy climbs out of his truck, and sinks to his waste. It took about an hour for him to get to the ramp, completely covered in mud. He used a pay phone to call a wrecker. By the time the wrecker got there the incoming tide was already to the boat.
Then everyone realized the boat is not floating off the trailer. The idiot forgot to unstrap the boat from the trailer and the plug was out. In a short time both truck and boat were completely submerged. The owner tried to get the tow line to the truck with an inner tube, but the tide was to strong. They had to wait for slack after high tide to get the tow line on the truck now under water.
The first attempt to pull them out failed. It was getting dark so we had to leave. I heard they waited again for low tide again, laid boards on the mud out to the truck, and had to unhook the trailer and boat. All his gear that could float was out in Dyes Inlet, :chuckle: