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JG1222 · 07-07-2006, 01:36 PM

Joann's last post made me think of another piece of etiquette that's often overlooked - who goes first to the public ramp. You'd think people would use common sense, but there are still those out there that think that if you put your boat in line to use the ramp.

This happened to us last weekend - you'll see a boat crowding the ramp waiting for their trailer to arrive, when ours trailer is being backed down the ramp. We now have to juggle and maneuver around a guy who's trailer is still four of five in line to even get to the ramp.

Public Ramp Protocol is that you go in the order that your car and trailer arrive at the ramp - not the boat. Unless your car is backing down the ramp, you shouldn't be in the immediate area.

Likewise, if you are alone trying to get your boat out - you tie up at a dock, go get your car/trailer, wait in line, and when you back your trailer down the ramp you jog over, get your boat and drive it on the trailer. I can't tell you how many people I've seen get disgusted at this person for "cutting" when it's actually his turn.

07-07-2006, 01:36 PM	#19
JG1222 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pelham, NH Posts: 347 Thanks: 14 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Don't forget the ramps! Joann's last post made me think of another piece of etiquette that's often overlooked - who goes first to the public ramp. You'd think people would use common sense, but there are still those out there that think that if you put your boat in line to use the ramp. This happened to us last weekend - you'll see a boat crowding the ramp waiting for their trailer to arrive, when ours trailer is being backed down the ramp. We now have to juggle and maneuver around a guy who's trailer is still four of five in line to even get to the ramp. Public Ramp Protocol is that you go in the order that your car and trailer arrive at the ramp - not the boat. Unless your car is backing down the ramp, you shouldn't be in the immediate area. Likewise, if you are alone trying to get your boat out - you tie up at a dock, go get your car/trailer, wait in line, and when you back your trailer down the ramp you jog over, get your boat and drive it on the trailer. I can't tell you how many people I've seen get disgusted at this person for "cutting" when it's actually his turn.