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01/11/2006 6:55 pm
Howdy....yes, I'm probably goofing up the correct name of the tie downs, poles, thing-a-ma-gigs, that is used to be able to use rope to tie down boats at boat ramps. I finally got a politician who wants to present to his board some drawings/prices to add some tie downs to our two boat ramps. Yes, he realizes that boats would like a great lower marina effect, but for right now, tie downs are what we're tackling first. So, if anyone has some drawings, specs of what can be used, pricing--I told him about $1200 each at least, from a story months earlier in may on message board, I need to show this politician. Anyone got any ideas on this. I've asked the folks from Louisville, Ky, to ask their Captain as he checks out the marina and the boat ramp at marker 797, to see if they have any idea of what could be added. I need your help on this. It sure would help us get more boats in the region. Well, if our city doesn't accommodate them on this, they'll start having to dock in the region and forget us. So, I want our city to be right up there with the other cities---and, we're the largest city in the two hour radius. But, the smaller cities are ahead on this. Your help is needed and appreciated. Thanks, Mary.
02/11/2006 12:51 pm
Mary, if you are referring to fittings to tie up the DQ and other big steamboats, there are several options, though none have to be overly expensive. There used to be rings embedded in the concrete levee at Dress Plaza. Are they no longer there? Another rather cheap option is so-called "deadmen". If these are being buried in a concreted surface, it would be somewhat more difficult/expensive, but if they are in dirt, 2 or 3 strong men with shovels, a railroad tie and some 1 1/2 inch diameter cable can do the job in a few hours with minimal expense. Old-time rings in pavement are the best option for a levee like Evansville, though, in my opinion. I would be surprised if they had been removed there -- someone would have had to go to some trouble and expense to get them out.
02/11/2006 2:14 pm
Just for the record, Bob, neither Keith nor I have 'acquired' them for our collections, so they are probably still there!