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Old 11-28-2017, 08:04 AM   #20
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Question Wood Ramps Might Cause "Slip"?

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Originally Posted by JC150 View Post
Thanks for all the input. I didn't realize how much regulation there would be over building a concrete ramp into the water. I spoke to another seaplane owner that keeps his plane in the bahamas because he couldn't find any place on the east coast to do exactly what Im looking for. It's pretty frustrating that I'd have to leave the country to do something like that. I will look more into the lakes in maine though. I think worst case scenario we just fly into the local airport and keep a car there.
If the thought of a non-concrete ramp is a deciding point, perhaps consider a removable "expanded-metal" ramp.

The idea being its DES-mandated removal from Lake Winnipesaukee before "Ice-In".

"Metal Grating" example:



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