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Wolfeboro_Baja · 07-17-2013, 12:45 PM

I haven't launched there since they were closed to the public but before they were closed, I launched there exclusively.

They are visible on Google Maps (in satellite view) or Google Earth, it's just tough to see the submerged ends in the water to get an idea of how long they are.

As measured on Google Earth, the ramps are about 60' apart (center to center) or about 45' measured between the inside edges of the two ramps. They are standard concrete ramps (not concrete planks) but I couldn't tell you how long they are. There is one aluminum dock (about 32' in length) located between the ramps for launching/retrieving tie-ups. The shot below is from Google Earth. The ramps are in the center of the pic; the tie-up ramp is on land between the ramps. The satellite pic is dated April 14, 2011.

The last time I used them, they were in decent condition. There may have been a bit of drop-off beyond the edge of the ramps (maybe due to bass boat power-loading in years past) but I never had a problem (I launch a 25' Baja).

As for accessibility, I watched a 40'+ Fountain or Cigarette launch and retrieve with no difficulty. They had no problem maneuvering that truck/trailer combo in the space seen in the photo. I can say there was a rock straight off the end from one of the ramps (sorry, I don't remember which one) but that was only an issue in the fall with very low lake water levels; I only touched it with my skeg one time.

Hope this is of some help to you!

07-17-2013, 12:45 PM	#2
Wolfeboro_Baja Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hopkinton NH Posts: 395 Thanks: 88 Thanked 80 Times in 46 Posts	I haven't launched there since they were closed to the public but before they were closed, I launched there exclusively. They are visible on Google Maps (in satellite view) or Google Earth, it's just tough to see the submerged ends in the water to get an idea of how long they are. As measured on Google Earth, the ramps are about 60' apart (center to center) or about 45' measured between the inside edges of the two ramps. They are standard concrete ramps (not concrete planks) but I couldn't tell you how long they are. There is one aluminum dock (about 32' in length) located between the ramps for launching/retrieving tie-ups. The shot below is from Google Earth. The ramps are in the center of the pic; the tie-up ramp is on land between the ramps. The satellite pic is dated April 14, 2011. The last time I used them, they were in decent condition. There may have been a bit of drop-off beyond the edge of the ramps (maybe due to bass boat power-loading in years past) but I never had a problem (I launch a 25' Baja). As for accessibility, I watched a 40'+ Fountain or Cigarette launch and retrieve with no difficulty. They had no problem maneuvering that truck/trailer combo in the space seen in the photo. I can say there was a rock straight off the end from one of the ramps (sorry, I don't remember which one) but that was only an issue in the fall with very low lake water levels; I only touched it with my skeg one time. Hope this is of some help to you! Attached Images __________________ Cancer SUCKS!