How to spot the noob at the ramp...

[sandm]

Covid has all kinds of noobs at the ramp.
Find the guy taking up 3 spots and you find the noob.....https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200829/2e3781cba26ce86525d886564be22c4e.jpg

[larry_arizona]

That is all sorts of WTF....


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[Gabbyg88]

Every launch has at least one [emoji1787]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200829/9fd3f24da27d6b423cc1578e33948f71.gif

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[sandm]

Yup. And dont get me started on the guy at noon on sat with the brand new san25 teaching his wife how to back using both lanes. 20min and they still were 20ft from the boat being wet......

[2in2out]

In response, I would coordinate getting all the others that are parking to “circle the wagons” around the dolt, or play hide and seek with his trailer.

[Surgical_ass]

Saw something a couple weeks back that I wish I'd have taken a pic of. Not sure if he was a noob or a seasoned pro but the ramp we put in at gets packed late in the afternoon so parking can get creative. The guy had his trailer backed into the water (no where near the launch) enough so that I'm not 100% he didnt just launch from there. The truck was right at the edge of the water with the front tires on pavement for traction. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching people this year even tho it has been a bit sketchy at times.

[larry_arizona]

Don’t get me wrong, I am very tolerant of newbs and help when I can at the launch.There is something about the boating family I respect.

But sometimes the entertainment factor is immense.


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[TexTgrTed1]

I’m seeing noobs on the river. 20 people mostly in the stern of a boat making the bow so high the driver can’t see out. Have had to wave several boats off before impact.

And the jet-ski daredevils are out in full force.

[bergermaister]

You can imagine how popular this place is - in the evenings especially. Narrow ramp, lots of traffic. The current runs through pretty strong and right towards the cafe.

Definitely some good live entertainment and rarely an empty seat in the place.

https://i.imgur.com/iZ7ej1u.jpg

[larry_arizona]

You can imagine how popular this place is - in the evenings especially. Narrow ramp, lots of traffic. The current runs through pretty strong and right towards the cafe.

Definitely some good live entertainment and rarely an empty seat in the place.

https://i.imgur.com/iZ7ej1u.jpg

That is a loooonnnnng ramp lol, looks like an 1/8 mile[emoji23]


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[sandm]

Here ya go larry. This long enough 4 ya.....
Loved this ramp for its ease...

And berg, i could sit and watch the $hitshow all day there.....https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200831/7614bdc80d1ea5d390093372724528f5.jpg

[larry_arizona]

Here ya go larry. This long enough 4 ya.....
Loved this ramp for its ease...

And berg, i could sit and watch the $hitshow all day there.....https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200831/7614bdc80d1ea5d390093372724528f5.jpg

Yep, typical Michigan inland lake ramp right there, lol.


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[sandm]

Yep, typical Michigan inland lake ramp right there, lol.


much easier than the ramp here at callville we use. it's a good half mile hike uphill from the waters edge to the upper parking lot. if not there before 9 you're in the upper. they have 2 guys in golf carts running shuttles all day long for tips. we guessed they are making around $50-60/hr all under the table. pretty good retirement gig...

[Seahawk]

Good representation!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6QAWuukzG4

[sandm]

Good representation!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6QAWuukzG4

YA.. goin to my up nort place for some brats and beers...

[tre]

If you want Boat Ramp entertainment, nothing beats this. The ramp is in the middle of town and you really need to block the road as you backup your trailer to get your boat out. Imagine the divorce rate at this ramp! You need to get in/out fast because the ramp is busy and you are blocking traffic.

https://i.imgur.com/IwFIBUC.jpg

[larry_arizona]

If you want Boat Ramp entertainment, nothing beats this. The ramp is in the middle of town and you really need to block the road as you backup your trailer to get your boat out. Imagine the divorce rate at this ramp! You need to get in/out fast because the ramp is busy and you are blocking traffic.

https://i.imgur.com/IwFIBUC.jpg

Where is the parking lot? Lol


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[mgswake]

Where is the parking lot? Lol


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Just leave the trailer and truck on the ramp.

[larry_arizona]

Just leave the trailer and truck on the ramp.

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[Jimm]

Having been the embarrassed noob at the ramp before, I do try and help when I can. But only after getting all the entertainment value out of it! Twice this year I have helped people out. Once was a guy with a jet ski trailer who just could not keep from jack knifing it. After he was totally red and cussing so loud you could hear it on the water I asked him if I could back it up for him. The show him how to get them off, then where to park.
The other time I had to winch a guy up the ramp after he somehow got his trailer in the water but his truck stuck in the grass next to it. Still can't figure that one out.

[larry_arizona]

Having been the embarrassed noob at the ramp before, I do try and help when I can. But only after getting all the entertainment value out of it! Twice this year I have helped people out. Once was a guy with a jet ski trailer who just could not keep from jack knifing it. After he was totally red and cussing so loud you could hear it on the water I asked him if I could back it up for him. The show him how to get them off, then where to park.
The other time I had to winch a guy up the ramp after he somehow got his trailer in the water but his truck stuck in the grass next to it. Still can't figure that one out.

In all fairness, the absolute hardest trailer to back at a launch is a single place jet ski trailer with a pick up with a tonneau cover and no back up camera.


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[sandm]

In all fairness, the absolute hardest trailer to back at a launch is a single place jet ski trailer with a pick up with a tonneau cover and no back up camera.


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I had a jetski for 1 year back in '12. this statement is NO JOKE!!!. I can get a boat trailer in a garage with 3" on either side to spare, easily and first time. that stupid jetski trailer was a PITA to back anywhere.....

[scotthons]

Just leave the trailer and truck on the ramp.

We were staying in a campground once that had a one lane launching ramp in a cove. A bunch of ghetto boys launched their 2 waverunners and took off for the day leaving their truck and trailer on the ramp. When we were ready to leave for the weekend we were blocked in. Their door was unclocked and keys on seat so I politely moved the truck and trailer and parked in a nice shaded spot. I still wonder if they ever found their keys though...

[tre]

Where is the parking lot? Lol


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This only adds to the entertainment value. The parking lot is a couple blocks away and completely hidden if you don't know it is there. It takes a bit to find the parking and get back to the ramp. Meanwhile, the family is waiting with the boat tied to the dock and other people are trying to launch around the boats tied to the pier.

[hawgtitan]

A few years ago, I had watched a guy trying to back down the ramp to launch boat about 10 minutes. After probably his 20th attempt, I politely eased up to him and asked if I could help. He graciously accepted my offer. It was an SUV and I had no clue anyone else was in there. When I got in the driver’s seat and put it in reverse, a woman’s voice from the back seat said “We needed a captain for this ship!” It scared me to death and I about pissed my pants from laughing at the same time!!!


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[Isaguel]

I've done this before. Earlier this spring, I had been waiting for two guys trying to back a 14 ft aluminum fishing boat with an audi small sport sedan, an older one, don't remember what series. They kept jackknifing the boat. My wife was starting to loose her patience. I politely walked up to them and asked if I could help, they gave me the key and I backed it up. It was an older car and had some funky smells emanating from the interior. I felt like I needed to run home, burn my clothes and shower with turpentine, but we gott'er done.