Boat slipways

[MXcross]

Hi all,
can anyone tell me where I can find a decent slipway ?
I've looked at the one in Pak nam pran Marina (if you can call it that) and it's terrible, too much oil and slime on the ramp and you risk losing your car when launching the boat.
I have tried from the beach here in Kao tao but the sand is just too wet and everything starts to sink.
It's only a little 16 foot fishing boat so it wouln't need to be a massive slip, but clean and free of oil would be a plus
Any help would be great.
Thanks in advance.

[Homer]

You need a non-slip slipway? ;=D

I had to use a slime covered launch ramp (what you brits call a slipway) once because the water level was so low. We worked out a successful plan: 1) Stopped the car on the part of the ramp that had traction. 2) Attached the anchor line to the bow, took a turn around the hitch and gave it to two strong men to hold. 3) Lowered nose wheel on trailer, unhooked trailer from car. 4) Played out the anchor line to let trailer down the ramp. You'll find out real fast if you need more or fewer turns around the hitch. It's safer to start with too many than too few. Better bring some rags and solvent to clean the hitch before trying this. We had some in the trunk, also had grease to put some back on before reattaching the trailer.

If you don't have a ball hitch, your vehicle probably has an oval tow hook or two below the bumper line. Manufacturers use these to attach cars to boats, trucks or trains when shipping them from the factory.

[MXcross]

Thanks mate, I'm already doin that but would like to find one that I can use when on my own.
Some of the workers at the boat yard don't really like to help when the suns up, if ya get my drift.
Cheers for the reply though.

[barrys]

Hi all,
can anyone tell me where I can find a decent slipway ?
I've looked at the one in Pak nam pran Marina (if you can call it that) and it's terrible, too much oil and slime on the ramp and you risk losing your car when launching the boat.
I have tried from the beach here in Kao tao but the sand is just too wet and everything starts to sink.
It's only a little 16 foot fishing boat so it wouln't need to be a massive slip, but clean and free of oil would be a plus
Any help would be great.
Thanks in advance.

We have our own slipway here - we're just over 1 km past the Paknampran Marina on the right.
It's not huge, but is is clean and free of oil.
More than big enough for a 16 footer.

You're welcome to come and take a look if you want.
Just give me a call first to make sure I'm here.

[MXcross]

Thank you I'll pop over tomorrow after the school run, but I'll call you to confirm.
Thanks very much