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How big a boat can be launched at a boat ramp?
"Tony V" wrote in message news:iPs3b.285421$o%2.132062@sccrnsc02...
I know the exact answer depends on ramp angle, height of waterline above grade and tow vehicle height, but I was wondering in general, just how big a boat can be launched without dangerously submerging the tow vehicle. What's your experience? Tony V I watched as a local manufacturer of house boats launched a 90' one, brand new, from a small one lane army corp of engineer's boat ramp on Lake Lanier. The water was down about 8 feet, and ramps were getting pretty dangerous. I thought, I've GOT to watch this. I launched my boat, then waited, watching. The semi got lined up with the ramp, got JUST to the water's edge, unstrapped the houseboat, then backed up about 8 feet, hit the brakes, and the thing slide off so nicely I was amazed! Nice and slow, barely a splash! |
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