2.5 ft draft with ease?

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jimmyb

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I found a nice little pocket crusier for first boat. 93 Catalina capri 16 ft. Has fixed wing keel and 2.5 ft draft according to owners. In your opinoins woud most ramps that you folks launch at (lakes or bays) handle this depth with ease. I know this is subject to hundreds of different ramp locations but whats your experience. Thanks for your help.

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CaptDon01

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Nov 19, 2008
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Catalina C-22 MK-II Parrish, FL
I've got a Capri-18 with the shoal draft wing keel drawing about the same as the Capri-16. I've never had a problem launching with the factory trailer. I have had to back a little further down at shallow ramps and get the truck tires in the water, but that's about it.

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SailinSam

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Dec 29, 2009
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Catalina Capri 16 Lake Hartwell, GA
jimmyb said:
I found a nice little pocket crusier for first boat. 93 Catalina capri 16 ft. Has fixed wing keel and 2.5 ft draft according to owners. In your opinoins woud most ramps that you folks launch at (lakes or bays) handle this depth with ease. I know this is subject to hundreds of different ramp locations but whats your experience. Thanks for your help.

God Bless, jimmyb
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jimmyb
I too have a '93 Capri 16. In fact I just traded a larger boat for it because I wanted a trailerable sail boat I could easily launch and haul at the typical boat ramps around GA & SC.
The key is to find a ramp that is fairly steep. Usually Corps of Engineer ramps are perfect (as long as the water is near full pool). You'll find the shorter wing keel makes it easier to launch and it also makes it fun to sail.
You might need an extender on ramps that aren't too steep and where the water is down but these are easy to make or buy.
I'm restoring my 1993 Capri 16 this winter and I am almost finished. Can't wait to get her in the water again.
Good luck with yours.
SailinSam
 
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