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04-25-2011 | 05:38 PM
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The only "issue" with that ramp is the road to get down to Hayes is VERY narrow. It's sort of a challange with just my 29'......a 38' would be fun! And that comes from me who drives trailers ALL the time....... it's really not that bad....just a pain in the butt if another car is coming at you.
I have seen the Po Po there as well......... but I've only been there a couple times. Justin could tell you better how often they are there.
I have seen the Po Po there as well......... but I've only been there a couple times. Justin could tell you better how often they are there.
i think for the money it is a good deal. get peace of mind with the fresh water flush from the river, dont have to deal with currents or other boaters. plus there is a gas station on the way out. no separate stop is needed.
plus they throw a lot of bbq's, parties, a poker run, etc...everyone is friendly and inviting.
04-26-2011 | 01:44 AM
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Boat ramps...
Anyone ever use the ramp at Hayes Haven Marina (listed as Chester)? Kevin mentioned something about it so I just took a "trip" over there via Google Earth.
Seems to be about 9 miles past the bridge so it would take a little additional gas and time, but it's fresh water. Fresh water means it would be trailer friendly and no engine flushing to deal with, just quickly scrub the boat down and you're done (which could be done the next day). Plus it's private property, which means no po-po sitting there waiting for the beer cans to fall out of the boat when you're pulling out!
If your just going to be hangin at the Cove, it's right around the corner too.
Anyone ever launch or keep their boats there? For those that have been there, how large of a boat can you launch there at their ramp?
If it's not a hassle to launch there, I'm wondering if it might make more sense to go their rather than the "public" OS ramp? Thoughts?
Anyone ever use the ramp at Hayes Haven Marina (listed as Chester)? Kevin mentioned something about it so I just took a "trip" over there via Google Earth.
Seems to be about 9 miles past the bridge so it would take a little additional gas and time, but it's fresh water. Fresh water means it would be trailer friendly and no engine flushing to deal with, just quickly scrub the boat down and you're done (which could be done the next day). Plus it's private property, which means no po-po sitting there waiting for the beer cans to fall out of the boat when you're pulling out!
If your just going to be hangin at the Cove, it's right around the corner too.Anyone ever launch or keep their boats there? For those that have been there, how large of a boat can you launch there at their ramp?
If it's not a hassle to launch there, I'm wondering if it might make more sense to go their rather than the "public" OS ramp? Thoughts?
04-26-2011 | 06:33 AM
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Mike, are you going to be keeping both Sutphens at the airport? You're right though, it is a short ride to Hayes Haven from there...
04-26-2011 | 08:01 AM
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you guys are only interested in using the launch and parking correct? no one will be leaving there boats at the marina? just want to be sure of the request. i will talk to him tonight or tomorrow.
04-26-2011 | 08:54 AM
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I would also be curious to see what his rates are for leaving the boat at the marina as well (if I had such a boat it would be 37' 
). Although I would probably be too concerned about theft to leave it... But I'm very much interested in launching there and it sounds like some of the other guys would be as well.
Thanks Justin!
Thanks!
). Although I would probably be too concerned about theft to leave it... But I'm very much interested in launching there and it sounds like some of the other guys would be as well.Thanks Justin!
Thanks!
