Boat launch in or close to Avon, NC (OBX)

rockfish · March 01, 2009, 11:37:37 PM

Howdy y'all. I am heading to the OBX in July and have rented a soundfront house in Avon with a dock. I plan on doing some fishing and crabbing, but I can't seem to find a boat launch anywhere near the area. It appears the closest is in Frisco : (. That's a heck of a drive. Does anyone know where a relatively decent boat launch (I need only 2' of water) near or in Avon?

Crabpot Man · March 02, 2009, 07:18:57 AM

http://www.thecoastalexplorer.com/Avonsoundaccess/?scid=103&intAdID=2552&mlink=billboard

genecrabman · March 02, 2009, 07:54:17 AM

It would be a lot closer to go to frisco.. That ramp is at Pea Island Refuge, about 35 miles north of Avon..

Crabpot Man · March 02, 2009, 12:27:50 PM

Google's fault.

rockfish · March 03, 2009, 04:53:32 PM

you gotta be kidding me....

There are no public (or private fee based) ramps in Avon? How does everyone get their boat in the water when renting a soundfront or canalfront house? Frisco is at least 7 miles straight line.

genecrabman · March 03, 2009, 06:11:54 PM

Not that I know of, I have a friend that lives in Avon, I'll try to get up with him, maybe he'll know more..I'll get back with you..

CrabDog · March 04, 2009, 12:18:49 PM

that is the outer banks.. it is very spread out.. that is what makes it nice... but also not as many convinences close by. I was thinking Frisco was the closest..... You may want to contact your rental agency that rented you the hosue. they may have a community ramp or something in the area you are staying and may be included in your rental ... some areas of OBX do...or you can just launch off Gene's front lawn....

rockfish · March 05, 2009, 11:53:41 AM

I do love the OBX because of the lack of crowds, but if I knew that the closest public ramp was in Frisco, I would have rented a house in Frisco. I can't believe with all the soundfront and canalfront house there is not a single ramp in Avon. Oh well. If any of you should know of one, I sure would appreciate it. Otherwise, the boat will stay on the trailer. Frisco to Avon is about 7-8 miles straight line. That doesn't take into account the sand bars that need to be avoided. Just not worth the gas to dock the boat in front of the house. Oh well. Gene, you own a "tourist" business? I'll stop by and say hi and possibly throw some business your way. lol thanks alot guys

CrabDog · March 05, 2009, 12:01:58 PM

Quote from: rockfish on March 05, 2009, 11:53:41 AM
I do love the OBX because of the lack of crowds, but if I knew that the closest public ramp was in Frisco, I would have rented a house in Frisco. I can't believe with all the soundfront and canalfront house there is not a single ramp in Avon. Oh well. If any of you should know of one, I sure would appreciate it. Otherwise, the boat will stay on the trailer. Frisco to Avon is about 7-8 miles straight line. That doesn't take into account the sand bars that need to be avoided. Just not worth the gas to dock the boat in front of the house. Oh well. Gene, you own a "tourist" business? I'll stop by and say hi and possibly throw some business your way. lol thanks alot guys

yeah I would just go fishing and enjoy the beach and get your crabs from Gene....

That is what I did last year....and plan on it again this year...

jdroat · March 05, 2009, 12:23:08 PM

Dog when are you going down? If its the same week I am I'll have to buy you a beer.

genecrabman · March 05, 2009, 01:46:17 PM

I'm just a Commercial Crabber, Rockfish.. I catch hard and soft shell crabs, in season..I live in Kill Devil Hills if you want to go out on the boat one day just give me a call..252 202 6469

CrabDog · March 05, 2009, 03:55:13 PM

Quote from: genecrabman on March 05, 2009, 01:46:17 PM
I'm just a Commercial Crabber, Rockfish.. I catch hard and soft shell crabs, in season..I live in Kill Devil Hills if you want to go out on the boat one day just give me a call..252 202 6469

Gene,

are you booking reservations.....?

$:-\$

Izzymd · March 05, 2009, 04:15:01 PM

I went out with Gene last year and hopefully agian this year too. You work hard or become crab bait. But Gene's a nice guy and I had a lot of fun.

Izzy

CrabDog · March 05, 2009, 04:26:54 PM

Quote from: Izzymd on March 05, 2009, 04:15:01 PM
I went out with Gene last year and hopefully agian this year too. You work hard or become crab bait. But Gene's a nice guy and I had a lot of fun.

Izzy

he told me it was a nice pleasant boat ride... and the crabs jump in themselves....

Izzymd · March 05, 2009, 04:31:50 PM

That's right you will not have to worry about bringing the crabs onto the boat. All you have to do is sort them and move them from time to time. And it is a lovely boat ride, it would probably cost you $100 to take a sight seeing trip like this one.

Izzy

genecrabman · March 05, 2009, 05:52:21 PM

OK CRABDOG you can start selling tickets................We'll split the cash when you get down here..

CrabDog · March 06, 2009, 11:35:38 AM

Quote from: genecrabman on March 05, 2009, 05:52:21 PM
OK CRABDOG you can start selling tickets................We'll split the cash when you get down here..

Can do Gene.. what is the going rate.....I can cull crabs.. ask crabby D... I got real good at it with him....
not that don't cull my own crabs when I go out...

OK.. so just need to know how suntan lotion to bring and how much beer.. what kind do you like.... ? I drink silver bullets ... or corona... so let me know.. I will run the tiki bar on board too!

genecrabman · March 06, 2009, 12:01:58 PM

SunTan Lotion?? are you going to bring some ladies??

CrabDog · March 06, 2009, 02:23:54 PM

Quote from: genecrabman on March 06, 2009, 12:01:58 PM
SunTan Lotion?? are you going to bring some ladies??

I have very delicate skin Gene...

actually had two small skin cancers already cut off one on my ear and one on my arm.. gotta wear the stuff now..... As for ladies other than Mrs Crabdog and she is hands off...I will have to ask her for permission.....

genecrabman · March 06, 2009, 07:10:29 PM

I'll try to have the shade top on, for your tender skin, Bro....