Tjames09 35 Posted October 24 Report Share Posted October 24 Some boat launches don’t have docks (like the one in pidgeon). The only option is to shore the boat in the sand/rock. how do you guys feel about doing this with your boat? I see some pretty nice. Oats launch in these areas. Link to post Share on other sites
Fisherman 276 Posted October 24 Report Share Posted October 24 Been doing it for a long time, just remember to wear boots and push the boat out a bit when climbing in or out. Pick your spot away from pointy rocks 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Rizzo 107 Posted October 24 Report Share Posted October 24 (edited) I have occasionally camped in some rough spots overnight, so what I have done is tie boat to something on the shore, let it float out a bit...like a couple feet, then drop an anchor off the back to hold boat in place. If it is just for launching, then yes, I carefully pull it up onto the shore. Edited October 24 by Rizzo Link to post Share on other sites
irishfield 399 Posted October 24 Report Share Posted October 24 I look for a log... 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Old Man 30 Posted October 25 Report Share Posted October 25 You could always install a keel guard. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
DanD 255 Posted October 26 Report Share Posted October 26 What I did was to tie about 30 feet of 3/8"bungee cord to an anchor. Drop it in the water so that I could still reach shore by the time the bungee was fully stretched. Tie a bow line off to a tree or whatever and then let the bungee pull the boat back out to the deeper water. you can buy rolls of bungee from places like Princess Auto Princess Auto Dan. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
BillM 459 Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 It's a boat, you do what you've gotta do. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Garnet 69 Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 If I don't shore my boat I can't go fishing. Sucks that I own that boat. Link to post Share on other sites
AKRISONER 482 Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 Keel guard all day Link to post Share on other sites
dave524 328 Posted October 29 Report Share Posted October 29 Get an aluminum 👍 Link to post Share on other sites
grimsbylander 413 Posted October 29 Report Share Posted October 29 I’ve got a glass boat with a keel guard and that boat has been beached plenty of times. It’s a boat after all. The topside is for looks and the bottom is for business. Lol 2 Link to post Share on other sites
mikeh 18 Posted November 15 Report Share Posted November 15 power poles work great 1 Link to post Share on other sites
LefroyFisherman 56 Posted November 15 Report Share Posted November 15 I launch alone a fair bit, and I just tie the bow rope to the back of the trailer, back up and the boat floats off and I just pull it to shore gently with the truck. I've gotten some looks and people wondering if the boat is just going to float away like they think I forgot to tie it off lol. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Fisherman 276 Posted November 15 Report Share Posted November 15 11 hours ago, LefroyFisherman said: I launch alone a fair bit, and I just tie the bow rope to the back of the trailer, back up and the boat floats off and I just pull it to shore gently with the truck. I've gotten some looks and people wondering if the boat is just going to float away like they think I forgot to tie it off lol. That's my procedure. Link to post Share on other sites
Tjames09 35 Posted November 15 Author Report Share Posted November 15 Thanks, thats what I was doing. I just hate that feeling of dragging the boat up the sand. Theres always small rocks and whatnot in the sand. Link to post Share on other sites
sauce 0 Posted November 15 Report Share Posted November 15 Try to find a couple of 3-4' farm poles. 4-6" diameter would probably be good. Lay them next to each other along shore where you plan to beach. Once boat is off trailer, maneuver your boat to your logs. Lift the bow and shimmy and pull until you feel your rig is secure without damaging it. On hard ground the logs might roll. So don't turn your back if you aren't tied off lol. Link to post Share on other sites
Sinker 140 Posted November 15 Report Share Posted November 15 Been doing it for 26 years with my boat. No problem. Starcraft aluminum. She's been beat on hard and still great! S. Link to post Share on other sites
LefroyFisherman 56 Posted November 15 Report Share Posted November 15 I wouldn't think just pulling it up to shore would damage the hull any, it's more the hidden logs and rocks when fishing lol Link to post Share on other sites
b_cdot 14 Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 I have a ranger with a black bottom. I pull it up on shore a lot. I have a hambys keel guard. With a keel guard I wouldn't be to scared of rocks. What I was impressed with was how many scratches pulling up into bullrushes, wood, and cattails puts on the fiberglass. My old lund had somewhat of an aluminum strake that acted like a keel guard. Pulled up gently on rocks and into bullrushes and wood. Definitely be prepared for some minor cosmetic damage. Link to post Share on other sites
floater 8 Posted Saturday at 10:41 AM Report Share Posted Saturday at 10:41 AM I launched my 14 foot tinny by tying it to the trailer as well. But one time the knot slipped loose and off the boat went! Floated right past the photographer on the dock. I asked why he didn't grab it and he just shrugged! Had to swim out to get it in late October! I beach this boat all the time and it does have a few scratches on the hull but it's a tin garbage can. For the glass boat I have a keel guard. Easy to install and takes a beating Link to post Share on other sites
David Chong 288 Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago With a glass boat a keel guard is a must and look for sandy/pebbly areas. Power Poles don't hurt either! Aluminum should be a issue, again avoid sharp jagged rocky areas. The TH Marine Z-Launch Cord is handy when launching solo! Link to post Share on other sites
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