12-03-2004, 07:55 PM
[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Encouraging New for those of use who don't want to put our boats away just yet.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Hey, Scott! How thick is the ice in the marina right now? Just wondering.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Heres some points to ponder for those thinking of launching off Cisco. The east side has a tendency to be rougher than the west side. Also the cisco launch has no shelter and is open to all lake conditions and as a result when the waves and wind kick up putting a boat on a trailer can be tricky if not down right dangerous. If the waves get any size to them plan on getting wet (and very cold) Bring extra clothes and waders which may help. [/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]I have watched people on 1st Point and Rainbow Point launch ramps, during the summer in windy, rough condition and it isn't pretty unless you and your trailering friends know the drill. Even then, expect the unexpected. Leaving the trailer a little high, timing the swell and motoring up on the trailer can be tricky but and effective way to get on the trailer quickly and smoothly.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Side bunks on trailers are pretty much a requirement to keep the boat on the trailer when big swells are tossing it around on the trailer. If the boat is on the trailer but not just right, pull it out anyway. My experience is that the longer you are in the water trying to get the boat straight, the more potential for bigger problems. [/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Remember, waves can push a boat stronger than you can hold it. I've seen boats that have been hooked to the winch, lifted off the trailer and turn side ways knocking people over in the process, creating a real mess quickly.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]My advice to those with smaller boats is this. Unless the conditions are calm and no wind, stay on the east side. If you decide to make the run across and conditions change for the worse, beach your boat on the westside and hitchhike back to Cisco. I've been on BL when conditions turn from bad to worse and 3-4 waves can come up very quickly.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]Having the Cisco ramp open is great just be prepared for all conditions.[/size][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Hey, Scott! How thick is the ice in the marina right now? Just wondering.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Heres some points to ponder for those thinking of launching off Cisco. The east side has a tendency to be rougher than the west side. Also the cisco launch has no shelter and is open to all lake conditions and as a result when the waves and wind kick up putting a boat on a trailer can be tricky if not down right dangerous. If the waves get any size to them plan on getting wet (and very cold) Bring extra clothes and waders which may help. [/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]I have watched people on 1st Point and Rainbow Point launch ramps, during the summer in windy, rough condition and it isn't pretty unless you and your trailering friends know the drill. Even then, expect the unexpected. Leaving the trailer a little high, timing the swell and motoring up on the trailer can be tricky but and effective way to get on the trailer quickly and smoothly.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Side bunks on trailers are pretty much a requirement to keep the boat on the trailer when big swells are tossing it around on the trailer. If the boat is on the trailer but not just right, pull it out anyway. My experience is that the longer you are in the water trying to get the boat straight, the more potential for bigger problems. [/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Remember, waves can push a boat stronger than you can hold it. I've seen boats that have been hooked to the winch, lifted off the trailer and turn side ways knocking people over in the process, creating a real mess quickly.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]My advice to those with smaller boats is this. Unless the conditions are calm and no wind, stay on the east side. If you decide to make the run across and conditions change for the worse, beach your boat on the westside and hitchhike back to Cisco. I've been on BL when conditions turn from bad to worse and 3-4 waves can come up very quickly.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]Having the Cisco ramp open is great just be prepared for all conditions.[/size][/font]
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