We need a dang boat launch ettiquite lesson...

[marine4003]

Re: We need a dang boat launch ettiquite lesson...

I understand the point of the post, someone did something stupid and they got bashed for it. Someone does something stupid on the forum and you bash them, you get banned. Double standard, plain and simple. Not really surprised that no one here reads it that way though.

Best bet is just ignore cmc, he loves to instigate arguments. As for ramps,our local has Fish & Wildlife hanging around ,folks dont get too out of hand,best bet is NEVER TAKE YOUR BOAT OUT OF THE WATER..

 

[cmcpherson]

Re: We need a dang boat launch ettiquite lesson...

Best bet is just ignore cmc, he loves to instigate arguments. As for ramps,our local has Fish & Wildlife hanging around ,folks dont get too out of hand,best bet is NEVER TAKE YOUR BOAT OUT OF THE WATER..

I expect that this behavior will be dealt with swiftly by the moderators! I am sick of people acting like this towards me, this guy has no idea what he is talking about!

 

[CATransplant]

Re: We need a dang boat launch ettiquite lesson...

I expect that this behavior will be dealt with swiftly by the moderators! I am sick of people acting like this towards me, this guy has no idea what he is talking about!

I'm pretty sure it's time to calm down here. There are always threads here that don't appeal to everyone. It's best just to avoid them, I think.

 

[Monkey Boy]

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The major problem is that there is nothing posted nor general instructions for boat launch etiquette. I launch I like to use has 5 launch spots with a nice waiting pier.

Unfortunately, no one uses it how I think it should be used, but there are no instructions so how I just have to follow the general consensus - which leads to long back-ups. What people do there is those leaving drive their boat up to one of the launch sites and leave it tied up while one person goes and gets the vehicle/trailer to pull it out. Of course that person ends up at the back of the line waiting to launch, so one launch site is unusable until they get out.

At busy times this leaves only one or two spots open for those in line to launch. No one uses the nice waiting pier. I'm a bit of a novice (only had my boat for a year), but this seems backwards. Shouldn't those looking to take their boat out dock at the waiting pier and wait until their trailer is at a launch spot, then drive the boat to the trailer? This would give priority to cars and keep the traffic moving faster.

At least people are friendly for the most part and generally have their boat ready to launch before taking up a spot.

 

[Monkey Boy]

Re: We need a dang boat launch ettiquite lesson...

woops -- busy server led to duplicate post.

 

[mthieme]

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Rules are okay.
But then you would need to enforce them to be effective.
A couple people have noted there is someone at their ramp that does this and they have no problems.
If you just post a sign and walk away, chances are people will not change their habits if they read the sign at all.

 

[Monkey Boy]

Re: We need a dang boat launch ettiquite lesson...

Rules are okay.
But then you would need to enforce them to be effective.
A couple people have noted there is someone at their ramp that does this and they have no problems.
If you just post a sign and walk away, chances are people will not change their habits if they read the sign at all.

At least I'd have something to point to when discussing the way it should be. Right now everyone thinks it's fine the way it is, but things would go faster and smoother if everyone would consider the vehicle/trailer as the deciding factor for the queue. There's this nice pier along the shore right next to the landing spots where everyone can just tie up their boat until they get their trailer in position to load their boats - yet no one uses it. It's a public landing, so there's little to no chance of getting someone to enforce rules.

 

[cmcpherson]

Re: We need a dang boat launch ettiquite lesson...

Is someone going to frickin' do something about the people bashing me? I am getting really sick of it!

 

[NelsonQ]

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Is someone going to frickin' do something about the people bashing me? I am getting really sick of it!

There is a report post button on the top of the posting (red triangle with an "!" in it) If the MODs think it's bashing, they'll address it.

I read this thread. I don't think people are bashing individuals. As CATransplant said, people are venting (at stupidity, not individuals) and I'm in agreement. If you don't agree with the thread or contents, simple ignore it.

Some threads are informational, some are emotional dockside banter. We all do it everyday. If they called out a specific individual, that would be different.

Besides, hearing what other 'knuckleheads' do on the water, can be used hopefully to prevent us members from possible doing the same to others, whether intentional or not.

That's my 3 cents worth (well 2 cents plus inflation)

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: We need a dang boat launch ettiquite lesson...

i see nothing wrong with this thread. if you will notice there have been several moderators, posting here also. unfortunately, most here is true, and is the real world.

 

[skargo]

Re: We need a dang boat launch ettiquite lesson...

So where does a newb like me, who has yet to drop a boat in or pull one out at a ramp, find the proper info?

 

[CATransplant]

Re: We need a dang boat launch ettiquite lesson...

Something I've noticed on a number of forums is that some folks confuse disagreements with personal attacks. That's unfortunate, because it can be disruptive.

I expect people to disagree with me sometimes. When they do, it's a disagreement and nothing more.

Here, ramp behavior is a common complaint. As with the SHT section, such annoying occurrences at the launch ramp are often detailed. It's a learning tool. By seeing what people do that annoys other boaters, we all learn how to better use those facilities.

I suppose that not everyone likes those threads. I've learned from them, though. I've laughed at some of the antics at the ramp, myself. I hope I never cause any of them, and try really hard to learn from what others observe.

This thread, as far as I've been able to tell, contains no personal attacks on anyone.

 

[CATransplant]

Re: We need a dang boat launch ettiquite lesson...

So where does a newb like me, who has yet to drop a boat in or pull one out at a ramp, find the proper info?

You ask a really good question. Most of the online boater safety classes include information on launching and towing. They just cover the basics, but are a good guide.

There's a good one at this link, and the course can be customized for your state:

http://www.boatingbasicsonline.com/

Going through one of these courses is, I think, a must for all new boaters. You'll be amazed at how much you learn, whether your state requires a boater safety certificate or not.

 

[skargo]

Re: We need a dang boat launch ettiquite lesson...

You ask a really good question. Most of the online boater safety classes include information on launching and towing. They just cover the basics, but are a good guide.

There's a good one at this link, and the course can be customized for your state:

http://www.boatingbasicsonline.com/

Going through one of these courses is, I think, a must for all new boaters. You'll be amazed at how much you learn, whether your state requires a boater safety certificate or not.

Thanks a lot. I'm not a new boater per se', when I was a kid we lived on the water and had a few boats. I've never launched from a ramp though.

I will be taking a boater's safety course before I go out, that's for sure.

 

[CATransplant]

Re: We need a dang boat launch ettiquite lesson...

Excellent!

A lot of launch ramp etiquette is just common sense, really. Being aware of others at the ramp and not delaying them is the prime consideration. Every ramp is slightly different, and a few minutes observing, while parked in the parking area and doing your setup for launch, goes a long way.

The basic rule is to take care of everything you possibly can away from the ramp itself, so you don't slow the process down.

Then, when in the water, obstruct the ramp for as brief a time as possible. At many ramps, courtesy docs are provided. Once you launch or when you return to retrieve, use the side of the dock away from the ramp while parking your tow vehicle or retrieving it.

Where there's no dock, you can usually beach the boat for the same reasons. This is most often needed when you're boating solo. If you have another person who can drive the boat, they can pull away from the dock on launch or wait away from the ramp until you back the trailer in for retrieval.

Again, it's mostly common sense.

 

[cmcpherson]

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I post the truths on other threads and I am treated like trash, others post the truth here and I am still treated like trash. I have no idea what all of you old guys with row boats think is the real world, but this is not it! I say Bayliners suck, I get banned. People in this thread say people using ramps suck and this is ok. I feel really sorry for all of the people who are going to have to do without the truth from here on in. I report the bashing of me and I get threatened to be banned. What a joke, reminds me of the old man rangers on golf courses who have nothing better to do than bug the younger players. Obviously the moderators here are completely biased and if you have less than a few thousand posts than your knowledge means nothing. You all have a lot to learn about how things really work outside of your little AARP world!

 

[JB]

Re: We need a dang boat launch ettiquite lesson...

And now you have learned how things work in the iboats forums world, Mac.

Have a nice day. . . .um, forever.

 

[bad]

Re: We need a dang boat launch ettiquite lesson...

yep, you got me good!

Edit: you're gone also. TD.

 

[skargo]

Re: We need a dang boat launch ettiquite lesson...

Thanks for the info, and thanks to the troll for entertainment.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: We need a dang boat launch ettiquite lesson...

here you go skargo, a little reading. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=138594