Boat Launch Ramp Briefing
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Posted by Alan Sorum Jul 15, 2007 |
The most popular article to date in the Boating and Sailing Section of Suite101 has been one of the first presented discussing Successfully Launching Your Boat. BoatU.S. is a boating advocacy group that is focused on promotion and preservation of recreational boating. As an organization, they have a number of interesting resources related trailering and launching boats.
Ramp Locator – The online Boat Launch Ramp Locator is an easy way to identify a new place to launch your boat. It lists municipal, state, marina, boat club and privately owned ramps available for use searchable by zip code. Plugging in the zip code for my home of Skagway , Alaska 99840 returned information on the ramp at our community small boat harbor. Descriptions include details about the ramp, size restrictions, fees, available parking, local services and contact details for the facility. If your favorite site is not listed, there is an easy to add it to the database.
Off the Ramp – This page at BoatU.S. details the disasters that befall boaters at the launch ramp. It falls under a similar vein of stories told in Stupid Boater Tricks. It is definitely better to learn from others misfortunes at the ramp.
Boat Trailer Towing Laws - A state-by-state summary of laws related to towing a boat. Once you locate a new boating site, learning local laws can reduce unexpected headaches and costs.
Trailer Assist - BoatU.S. offers a unique service for boaters towing trailers called Trailer Assist that provides on-the-road assistance for towing emergencies the United States, Canada and Mexico.
- Roadside assistance for fuel delivery, flat tires, jumpstarts, and lockout service
- Towing assistance for trailer and tow vehicle
- Launch ramp fee rebates
- Subscription to BoatU.S. Trailering Magazine