Thread: Power loading tips

Originally Posted by Bigslabslayer

Good responses! Everything from the "I dont care " crowd to the "we have deep landings for our big boats" saltwater guys. Here in the land of 15,000 lakes, many landings are rather shallow and powerloading really is a problem. We don't have dedicated DNR ramp repair crews so most repairs are left to local sportsmans clubs or lake associations. Repairs can be few and far between. I just ask that we think about preserving the precious resource that are our public landings. I appreciate all your comments.

Come to think of it, none of the "Power Launchers" were to be found when we repaired the blown out boat ramp in the above photos.
Kinda reminds me of an older couple I know that live off of an old country road that are often seen, in all kinds of weather, out by the side of the road by their front yard picking up trash that others throw out. They didn't put it there, but they pick it up and keep that area clean. The ones that throw it out sure don't help them.
Where we did the ramp repair, the water is still going down for pier repairs and such, and more and more lake bottom is becoming exposed, along with trash galore. All kinds of trash. I saw a man out there yesterday wearing rubber boots picking up trash bags full of glass bottles, old cans, and all kinds of stuff.
As responsible sportsmen, we should all conduct ourselves in reasonable manners that leaves the area no worse off when we leave than it was when we arrived. Even a little better would be good.