Launch Ramp

[Wheeler]

The launch ramp is being under cut by the current, what is proposed to fix this?

Last week a a triple axel trailer was on the ramp and two of the three axels were past the ramp an into the hole.

 

[NickRoseInsurance]

Wheeler one thing at a time. We can`t run we must learn to walk first. You are the best Photgrapher:boobeyes:

 

[Wheeler]

Wheeler one thing at a time. We can`t run we must learn to walk first. You are the best Photgrapher:boobeyes:

Thanks Nick! now about the launch ramp, I believe the launch ramp is more important than any gate, if the launch ramp continues to be undermined, there will not be an easy way to fix it. Contrary to peoples belief, the Army Corp. or DWP does not lower the water level for people along the river to perform maintenance, the ramp needs attention before it collapses.

 

[.boatpoor]

After all these great pics of this weekend you bring up the problem of the launch ramp. Wheeler I got to ask, where are the pics of the stinkin launch ramp for all to enjoy and to make constructive sugggestions. Come on man don't drop the ball now.

 

[Wheeler]

After all these great pics of this weekend you bring up the problem of the launch ramp. Wheeler I got to ask, where are the pics of the stinkin launch ramp for all to enjoy and to make constructive sugggestions. Come on man don't drop the ball now.

I should have flagged RD down and used his water proof camera, besides,
shouldn't you be worrying about your own damn launch ramp!

 

[BajaMike]

The launch ramp is being under cut by the current, what is proposed to fix this?

Last week a a triple axel trailer was on the ramp and two of the three axels were past the ramp an into the hole.

What "launch ramp"? There are several in Arizona.

:hmm

 

[.boatpoor]

I should have flagged RD down and used his water proof camera, besides,
shouldn't you be worrying about your own damn launch ramp!

Yeabut where are the pics. Look, you go get some pics and then we'll talk about my launch ramp if you want but I'd rather see pics of your ramp so we can have something to talk about.

 

[coz]

I should have flagged RD down and used his water proof camera, besides,
shouldn't you be worrying about your own damn launch ramp!

Here's how they did ours, they pump the crete in while the form's under water and placed the pre fab slabs on top of the footings.

 

[coz]

Here's how they did ours, they pump the crete in while the form's under water and placed the pre fab slabs on top of the footings.

 

[Duchess]

I think BOTH of the issues need to taken care of. Because of some people thinking their special and lack of maintenance for years the homeowners will now be faced with two issues that need to be addressed. The homeowners are left wide open for a law suit since half of the time you can't get through the roads and now possible damage to watercraft that is launched on our ramp. Sounds like some poor management on the part of the Board and some owners that think they have more rights than other owners.

 

[Duchess]

By the way whose trailer was it????

 

[Duchess]

May be a poor choice of words "poor management" probably should have been "poor Planning"

 

[Wheeler]

By the way whose trailer was it????

People from the Annex, their boat broke down and needed a place of retrieval, not sure how they got through the gate though, it was locked during that time.

I spoke to Rob about the launch ramp prior to this thread, this thread was meant to bring it to the attention of the owners prior to the meeting, not a jab at the governing body.

 

[Wheeler]

I have not gone out to measure how far under the ramp has been undermined, I did stick my arm under the ramp up to my elbow, here's some pix.

 

[dezertrider]

Wouldnt sand bads full of medium to large size rock work as a temporoary bandaid?

 

[Duchess]

Does the problem with the Launch Ramp have anything to do with the "undermining" of some of the Cabanas? Is the HOA responsible for that 2?

 

[Yellowboat]

If you ever do go off the end of the ramp, if you float the boat off the trailer, you can normally lift the trailer back on the ramp( one person driving forward) if you try to pull it out, with the truck you normally just make it worse/ damage the trailer.


I've had the ramp colaspe underneath my boat more then once.

Sand bags are another quick fix that will work for a short period of time.

 

[RiverRobb]

This has nothing to do with the undermining of the cabanas. (Homeowners are responsible for repairs to the cabanas, not the HOA) It turns out that there is only a 3' section of the launch ramp that is "undermined." It is only about 18" in and the entire ramp is poured on top of another ramp. It is stable and will not fail. It does however, have a 12" drop off from the end.

Wheeler and I looked at it yesterday and determined that a few cinder blocks with some rock poured over the top of it will fix the problem. That will extend the ramp further into the river for the longer trailers and hopefully prevent any further loss of sand around the end of the ramp. All we have to do is get the rock delievered and spread. It would be better if we could wait until the spring or maybe even when they lower the river this year. Hopefully we can get it spread before the hypothermia kicks in too bad.

 

[NickRoseInsurance]

Wheeler are you bringing the mashed potato`s and gravy, I hope so. Not the boxed kind. Not to mashed, just a little clumpy, ok,thanking you in advance.
:drnkfr:drnkfr:drnkfr:drnkfr:bash::bash::bash::monkey::monkey:uttahere::champagne::champagne::blah::blah:

 

[Wheeler]

Wheeler are you bringing the mashed potato`s and gravy, I hope so. Not the boxed kind. Not to mashed, just a little clumpy, ok,thanking you in advance.
:drnkfr:drnkfr:drnkfr:drnkfr:bash::bash::bash::monkey::monkey:uttahere::champagne::champagne::blah::blah:

How in the hell do you expect me to make gravy? you're the one cooking the bird, or are we having Pizza?

 

[DRIVE BYE]

Hey nick and rob, fyi, im headed to the village, there had better be gravy!:drnkfr

 

[NickRoseInsurance]

YEs we are having pizza. Turkey Pizza. so please bring the Gravy

Actually Home made Lasagane, Honey Baked Ham from Honey Bake, And a great Turkey, mashed potato`s salad Home Made pumpkin Pie from real Pumpkins no store bought here. yams, salad, pink salad monkey bread and one big TURKEY as a friend YOU "Wheeler"

Going here in a few to pick up the WHeeler oh I mean Turkey see you soon Lol.
:boobeyes::boobeyes::boobeyes::boobeyes::drnkfr:bash::bash::monkey::moon::moon::moon::blah::blah::blah:

 

[Wheeler]

Wheeler and I looked at it yesterday and determined that a few cinder blocks with some rock poured over the top of it will fix the problem. That will extend the ramp further into the river for the longer trailers and hopefully prevent any further loss of sand around the end of the ramp. All we have to do is get the rock delievered and spread. It would be better if we could wait until the spring or maybe even when they lower the river this year. Hopefully we can get it spread before the hypothermia kicks in too bad.

Rob, I measured the water level at the end of the ramp and it's 34" deep tonight, we can only hope it goes down farther. I didn't measure the water temp. it's cold though!

 

[NickRoseInsurance]

How do you measure water temp. actually you take temps. Key word Take Lol
arty:arty:arty:arty:arty:arty::fingers::fingers::fingers:

 

[teded]

how did they get the slabs on top of the poured forms

 

[Wheeler]

How do you measure water temp. actually you take temps. Key word Take Lol
arty:arty:arty:arty:arty:arty::fingers::fingers::fingers:

How do you measure your body temp.? I imagine you prefer the anal thermometer!