Nudgee Beach Boat Ramp

[picollo]

Hi,

Just moved into the area and put my boat in late Saturday afternoon. I wanted to wash the boat's motor but couldn't find a tap anywhere. Unfortunately I don't have a tank at home and live in a townhouse, so I don't think the neighbors would appreciate the noise.

What do you guys do?

Regards

John

[Skusto]

u got any car washes near u maybe try them just go during the night when no ones there with a hose?

[scott171287annon]

Hi picollo, welcome to our world mate most ramps around here have no flushing or washing facilities. i just go and see the neighbours when i get home and tell them im going to make a bit of noise for a while, they all understand.

[marty+jojo]

Stuff the neighbours, as long as your not flushing your motor late at night or early morning. There is always the other option, buy lots of new motors.
Marty.

[Jeremy]

Unfortunately, very few ramps around SEQ now with taps available for use. I always used to carry a hose and muffs and flush at the ramp.

If you are worried about your neighbours, try a flush bag or drum. Seems to make less noise than the muffs.

Jeremy

[Chamelion]

As long as it's during the day it's no worse than firing up your lawn mower.. A little louder perhaps, but certainly not for the same duration.

[oldboot]

flushing in a drum is an awfull lot quieter,and does not piss water everywhere......then you can recycle the water onto the garden........if its a small motor you might get away with a 20L drum and a brick or two............for me its a 44 with a slot cut out the front.

cheers

[picollo]

Thanks for everyone's replies and comments.

I used to do the same thing Jeremy. Took a hose and muffs and did it at the ramp. Shows you how long since I have taken the boat out :/

I ended up taking the boat to car lovers and tried to use the hose on the muffs but it didn't have enough pressure. Ill have to find myself a big bucket. Its only a 25HP brown band merc.