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 Re: Boat Ramp Courtesy Dock Etiquette
[Re: rj74955]
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12/07/17 12:45 AM
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It's the easiest and quickest way to launch in a tournament when you are fishing alone. The only time it wouldn't be the right way is if the wind is blowing in, plain and simple. If you can back a boat into the water, anyone can do it. If you do it right your unmanned boat will NOT be in anyone's way. No one is going to bump your boat, it doesn't matter if there are 400 boats launching there. Anyone that sees an empty boat at the ramp knows why it's empty and appreciates it. Usually a boat that has 2 people in it will pull up next to it and the passenger will hold it at arms length while sitting in the passenger seat, until the boat owner arrives. The only people I can think of that wouldn't do it are very inexperienced boaters. And yes, almost every bassboat on the water will match rub rails with another bassboat. I bet there's a YouTube video, if there isn't I'll get 3 boats together and make one. Winner ^^^^^&^
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Re: Boat Ramp Courtesy Dock Etiquette
[Re: rj74955]
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12/07/17 12:50 AM
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beartrap
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It's the easiest and quickest way to launch in a tournament when you are fishing alone. The only time it wouldn't be the right way is if the wind is blowing in, plain and simple. If you can back a boat into the water, anyone can do it. If you do it right your unmanned boat will NOT be in anyone's way. No one is going to bump your boat, it doesn't matter if there are 400 boats launching there. Anyone that sees an empty boat at the ramp knows why it's empty and appreciates it. Usually a boat that has 2 people in it will pull up next to it and the passenger will hold it at arms length while sitting in the passenger seat, until the boat owner arrives. The only people I can think of that wouldn't do it are very inexperienced boaters. And yes, almost every bassboat on the water will match rub rails with another bassboat. I bet there's a YouTube video, if there isn't I'll get 3 boats together and make one. well said.....add non observant to inexperienced boaters.....
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Re: Boat Ramp Courtesy Dock Etiquette
[Re: Gamblinman]
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12/07/17 12:50 AM
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Frank the Tank
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X2 ..... it works and works well.
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Re: Boat Ramp Courtesy Dock Etiquette
[Re: Gamblinman]
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12/07/17 12:56 AM
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Rob W.
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Heck Frank I might even give you a ride to your boat.
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Re: Boat Ramp Courtesy Dock Etiquette
[Re: Gamblinman]
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12/07/17 01:01 AM
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Frank the Tank
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Man Id sure appreciate it. Not many would. 
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Re: Boat Ramp Courtesy Dock Etiquette
[Re: SteezMacQueen]
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12/07/17 01:49 AM
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Ted Martin
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The same fools suggesting to dump a boat are the same ones that never, ever, would have the balls to do it. never thought it took much ballz to dump & hitch, but i guess a few of us got 'em lol 
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Re: Boat Ramp Courtesy Dock Etiquette
[Re: Gamblinman]
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12/07/17 02:12 AM
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goodman1389
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Re: Boat Ramp Courtesy Dock Etiquette
[Re: Gamblinman]
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12/07/17 02:30 AM
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scruboak
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On Joe pool just hog the dock and put all your damn rod socks on.We all know that cant be done once on trailer and out of the way.
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Re: Boat Ramp Courtesy Dock Etiquette
[Re: Gamblinman]
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12/07/17 02:33 AM
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Ken A.
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Can't we all just get along?? 
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Re: Boat Ramp Courtesy Dock Etiquette
[Re: Gamblinman]
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12/07/17 02:45 AM
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GIG'EM AGGIES
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Some dude named beartrap has started a boat loading thread, he77 we ain't finished launching yet for pete's sake. 
I am a Senager. (Senior teenager) I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 50 years later. I get an allowance every month. I have PU truck and a bass boat, I am blessed.
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Re: Boat Ramp Courtesy Dock Etiquette
[Re: bigfishtx]
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12/07/17 03:11 AM
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airforcefishin
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[quote=SteezMacQueen]The same fools suggesting to dump a boat are the same ones that never, ever, would have the balls to do it.
Lol, are you serious?
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Re: Boat Ramp Courtesy Dock Etiquette
[Re: airforcefishin]
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12/07/17 03:17 AM
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SteezMacQueen
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[quote=SteezMacQueen]The same fools suggesting to dump a boat are the same ones that never, ever, would have the balls to do it.
Lol, are you serious? nah. Just joking. Honestly. I couldn't care less about how anyone launches their boats. My only gripe is people that sit on the ramps talking and cleaning their boats. ...and even then....if there is a boat ramp lann open, I don't care about the above either. I only get upset when someone is obviously taking ramp space for something that could be done elsewhere and doesn't care that others are waiting. For the record...I've slung my old Nitro at Fairfield and Squaw multiple times during tourneys. Only because I was fishing solo. Also, it was already beat to hell and back so I didn't care if it was scratched. Saying that, I've seen a few guys with nice boats getting wound up when that little white boat was heading for them unmanned.
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Re: Boat Ramp Courtesy Dock Etiquette
[Re: SteezMacQueen]
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12/07/17 04:57 AM
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GriddleGrizzly
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I only get upset when someone is obviously taking ramp space for something that could be done elsewhere and doesn't care that others are waiting. Bingo
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Re: Boat Ramp Courtesy Dock Etiquette
[Re: Gamblinman]
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12/07/17 12:52 PM
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beastbeason
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Just a thought but does anybody offer to help these solo boat launchers out? If you are in a hurry, Im sure they are too and would appreciate your help pulling the truck out and parking while they clear out the spot for you. Any tournaments I have fished there is almost always someone who has already launched willing to offer a hand. All you have to do is ask.....
I dont hesitate to offer, even if its not crowded.... I think its just common courtesy....
Last edited by beastbeason; 12/07/17 12:56 PM.
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Re: Boat Ramp Courtesy Dock Etiquette
[Re: beastbeason]
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12/07/17 01:40 PM
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Just a thought but does anybody offer to help these solo boat launchers out? If you are in a hurry, Im sure they are too and would appreciate your help pulling the truck out and parking while they clear out the spot for you. Any tournaments I have fished there is almost always someone who has already launched willing to offer a hand. All you have to do is ask.....
I dont hesitate to offer, even if its not crowded.... I think its just common courtesy.... Yes, dump the boat and I'll give you a ride to it.
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