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Perth Boat Ramps

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Created by waldorf > 9 months ago, 11 Dec 2009
waldorf
WA, 10 posts
11 Dec 2009 10:21AM
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Hi,
Does anyone knows the best ramp/s in Perth to use to launch a trailer sailer with a fixed keel (1.5 m draft)??
Cheers

ozza925
WA, 32 posts
12 Dec 2009 10:51PM
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waldy,
depends which side of the river you're on, there are plenty of ramps all over the river, just one which suits you the best.
usually, the yacht club boat ramps are all dredged and concrete to a depth, plus there is usually a jetty beside, public boat ramps tend to be for launching tinneys which need only a shallow draught to launch.
if you're a member of a yacht club u can use their ramp, but if you're near cyc i can lend u a key when u need it, keep it on the boat
ollie

jedda
WA, 110 posts
12 Dec 2009 11:26PM
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Depending where you are and where you want to sail. I would check out depth and slope but I rather like East Fremantle for launching. Fairly busy and you would need to be organised so as not to intrerrupt the efficiency there.
No doubt you will launch her once fully rigged and will will float her off the trailer. The powerboaties would expect you to be off the finger jetty quickly.
Mmm, not sure about the protocols of launching from a Club ramp if you're not a member. I am sure that many would not be too impressed.

coldwombat
WA, 12 posts
13 Dec 2009 11:05PM
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jedda said...


Mmm, not sure about the protocols of launching from a Club ramp if you're not a member. I am sure that many would not be too impressed.


Ring the club(s) concerned. I'm sure it's not a new issue for any of them. They'll let you know what arrangements they're happy with.

waldorf
WA, 10 posts
15 Dec 2009 6:39PM
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Thanks a lot for the advice. I launched fairly easily at the Matilda Bay ramp on Sunday which wasn't too busy.

ozza925
WA, 32 posts
16 Dec 2009 7:51PM
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i think i saw you launch there,
do u have a yellow red witch?
i saw that boat and thought, this'd be a good place to launch from!]
haha

waldorf
WA, 10 posts
18 Dec 2009 12:36AM
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Yeah that was me. Nice spot to launch except for getting stuck in the middle of that medical emergency.



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