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Kayak launch construction pt 1 of
By:Paul G. Jacobson
Date: 2/21/2008, 12:46 pm
In Response To: Other: Kayak launch construction question (PatrickC)

: Hi all,

: A kayak group in Mobile is discussing ways to construct a kayak launch.
: Problem is none of us has seen a nice set up.

Guess you'll have to use your imagination, and decide what features YOU would like to have. Lots of materials and ideas around.

: This would be a river bank at a park...muddy rainy area with tidal effect of
: about 1 maybe 2 feet but not much current.

: They don't want anything high maintenance and lets rule out a jetski launch.

: Is there a formal way to build a decent low maintenance launch for both sit
: on top and sit ins. Pea gravel..sand....??

What kind of budget are you on?

You can buy, or fabricate dock parts for a fixed height, or a floating dock. Or, you can put in 3 cubic yards of white sand and create a beach. You'll probably have half of that wash away each year, so plan to add more annually.

to be coninued in part two--if that gets through the spam filter

Messages In This Thread

Other: Kayak launch construction question
PatrickC -- 2/19/2008, 11:06 pm
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Paul G. Jacobson -- 2/21/2008, 12:46 pm
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Paul G. Jacobson -- 2/21/2008, 12:55 pm
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Paul G. Jacobson -- 2/21/2008, 12:54 pm
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Paul G. Jacobson -- 2/21/2008, 12:50 pm
Re: Other: Kayak launch construction question
PatrickC -- 2/20/2008, 9:44 am
Re: Other: Kayak launch construction question
John Van Buren -- 2/21/2008, 7:28 am
Re: Other: Kayak launch construction question
Bill Hamm -- 2/20/2008, 1:38 am