Launching in the keys

[SKIDMARC]

I hear there are a few launch ramps in the keys? But one might be kind of slippery? Any advice would be much appreciated.

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

Drive to Pirates

 

[RiverDave]

Drive to pirates or cinega springs

 

[SKIDMARC]

Drive to pirates or cinega springs

Are there no launch ramps or they just suck?

 

[Racer56]

The public launch ramp just south of the keyes is great and super easy.

 

[RiverDave]

Are there no launch ramps or they just suck?

it is so able and I have done it a few times.. it is just Not desirable.. the one at the north entrance to the keys has a pretty fast current and the trailer goes way out into the canal which can cause traffic problems if someone comes putting through the keys..

the one at the south entrance has a crazy apex at the top, and I have had to trailers jump off the balls at that ramp.. the second time it happened I said I’m not using this fucking ramp anymore.. aside there’s no place to turn around if you have anything bigger than a 21 etc..

 

[Tamalewagon]

Your best bet as mentioned is the public launch ramp. I have used the ramp on Moovalya Dr. in the Keys but it is very slippery and like Dave said, has a high angled crest. I have never had any issues with the public launch ramp even though there are rocks in the vicinity. There is very little current there.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Your best bet as mentioned is the public launch ramp. I have used the ramp on Moovalya Dr. in the Keys but it is very slippery and like Dave said, has a high angled crest. I have never had any issues with the public launch ramp even though there are rocks in the vicinity. There is very little current there.

I like using that one so I can go dookie on Billdo's dock.....

 

[Tamalewagon]

I like using that one so I can go dookie on Billdo's dock.....

You blew it...secrets out now.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

You blew it...secrets out now.

I didn't say which one..... lol!

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[Outdrive1]

I hear there are a few launch ramps in the keys? But one might be kind of slippery? Any advice would be much appreciated.

What are you launching? I live here, and the ramp is uneven and has a crazy current. The low side is in the direction of the current, so if you’re too deep the boat goes over the fender. I still launch and retrieve here. It’s expert level, seriously, at least retrieving is.


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[SKIDMARC]

What are you launching? I live here, and the ramp is uneven and has a crazy current. The low side is in the direction of the current, so if you’re too deep the boat goes over the fender. I still launch and retrieve here. It’s expert level, seriously, at least retrieving is.


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I’m launching a 21ft boat in my avatar. My BIL is launching a 24ft dock crusher. We rented a house there for the weekend of desert storm. And our wife’s aren’t really capable or taking our trucks and trailer back if we launch at pirates for example. Trying to figure out a way me and him can launch one boat at a time without being a shit show. We usually stay at blue water and launch there.

 

[Outdrive1]

I’m launching a 21ft boat in my avatar. My BIL is launching a 24ft dock crusher. We rented a house there for the weekend of desert storm. And our wife’s aren’t really capable or taking our trucks and trailer back if we launch at pirates for example. Trying to figure out a way me and him can launch one boat at a time without being a shit show. We usually stay at blue water and launch there.

I hit a prop on the trailer with a vdrive. That I wouldn’t recommend. Pirates ramp is broken, stay up river. The concrete is all busted up.


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[Happy Smitty]

I hear there are a few launch ramps in the keys? But one might be kind of slippery? Any advice would be much appreciated.

Don't slip

 

[Racer56]

This is where you want launch. So easy even my wife can do it.

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9654 Riverside Dr.
Parker, Arizona

 

[SKIDMARC]

This is where you want launch. So easy even my wife can do it.

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9654 Riverside Dr.
Parker, Arizona

That’s where we usually launch. But since we are in the keys we’re thinking it might be convenient to do it there.

 

[Racer56]

That’s where we usually launch. But since we are in the keys we’re thinking it might be convenient to do it there.

It's not

 

[Rondog4405]

Drop in at the cienega springs ramp.. have the wife drive forward and park the truck. Run to the keys and tie off the boat and go grab the truck/trailer. Not a big deal..its all close by and easy

 

[Kachina26]

I rented in there once and launched a wave runner off the one on Moovalya Dr. Damn near lost my truck, so slippery!

 

[Mandelon]

Just up river is the Official Boat Cop sheriff station. Their ramp is public and is pretty nice. I felt safe leaving my truck in the parking lot too. LOL