Point Walter boat ramp help
Submitted by Scaly Man Fish on Fri, 2017-01-13 15:28
Looking at launching fromPoint Walter for a crab session I have 6.2. Trailcraft
how does one launch and Retreive there with out too much stress
I know there are two ramps and no jettys to tie upon
can you beach your boat close by to get on and off
any help would be great
thanks
Bruce
Posts: 527
Date Joined: 11/04/12
You will be fine. Just a long
You will be fine. Just a long rope on the front when you launch (provided your boat comes off fairly easily when you push it) and then pull it to the sand on either side. The first ramp as you enter on your right is the one to use. Retrieving in the arvo is generally OK because its protected from the SW. Normally someone has to get wet on the retrieve holding the stern in line while another winches it up. Theres generally enough people around willing to help if it isn't going so well. We used to do our 6.7m fibreglass from there regularly without a drama.
Swompa
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Date Joined: 14/10/12
My wife and daughter jumped
My wife and daughter jumped in and started the boat before I undid it from the trailer. They just putted around whilst I parked. Plenty of beach around there though but mind a couple of limestone rocks.
Darren253
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Date Joined: 23/07/16
Ramp Upgrade
Saw the jetty ready to go in over the weekend. This will make a massive differance to this facility!
www.melvillecity.com.au/our-city/about-our-city/projects-and-works/point-walter-boat-ramp-upgrade
Lefty 44
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Date Joined: 04/12/17
First Jetty as Bruce
First Jetty as Bruce mentioned.
Follow the markers straight out for the channel. Either side is very shallow especially at low tide.
If you use the 2nd ramp then head to the 1st ramp to go out or head to the jetty.
It will be slippery and slimey. Always is.
You can beach either side of both ramps.
FYI used by jet ski's and ski boats so allow for the idiot factor.
They also close the area frequeently for cycling/triathlon events so check prior.