Finkles ramp..be careful

GAP · **Joined:** Thu Jan 04, 2018 8:16 pm **Posts:** 223

Just a heads up. Saw a gentleman at the ramp today with a flat tire on his trailer. He said he went off the edge( I believe he meant the side edge. It was a small trailer)and ripped open the tire.

DanElliot · **Joined:** Mon Apr 08, 2002 8:59 am **Posts:** 4305

Thanks for the heads up. How big was the trailer? I've launched there from a17ft and I know a few ranger 621s have launched there as well without issue.

GAP · **Joined:** Thu Jan 04, 2018 8:16 pm **Posts:** 223

Sorry I should have been more specific. I believe he meant he went off the side of the grate on the ramp. It was a small trailer.

Chianti · **Joined:** Sat Jan 30, 2021 1:40 pm **Posts:** 8

I’m the one that got that flat.
The boat is 16’ on an EZloader trailer.
Launching by myself, I was backing in on an angle to bring my boat as close to the dock as possible.
That’s when my wheel rolled off the side edge of the ramp grid. I didn’t realize there was a 3 foot space between the ramp and the dock. So I pulled out right away. Another thing I didn’t know is that although the side of the ramp is flush for the most part, there is a 1 foot jagged edge section about 2 feet in the water. It ripped my tire open when I was pulling out.
Otherwise I think the ramp is good. Back in and pull out straight, you shouldn’t have that problem.

BigMac · **Joined:** Fri Nov 28, 2008 5:18 pm **Posts:** 1383

Chianti wrote:

I’m the one that got that flat.
The boat is 16’ on an EZloader trailer.
Launching by myself, I was backing in on an angle to bring my boat as close to the dock as possible.
That’s when my wheel rolled off the side edge of the ramp grid. I didn’t realize there was a 3 foot space between the ramp and the dock. So I pulled out right away. Another thing I didn’t know is that although the side of the ramp is flush for the most part, there is a 1 foot jagged edge section about 2 feet in the water. It ripped my tire open when I was pulling out.
Otherwise I think the ramp is good. Back in and pull out straight, you shouldn’t have that problem.

Several examples of this In the last few years. You’re not alone.

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