The 4-by-6 posts and the attaching brackets on the front corners of our courtesy ramp were getting in pretty sad shape, so Matt and Josh did a little rehab on it recently. In addition, Bob Kirgan, a volunteer with the local fire department, wanted to install a "dry hydrant." A dry hydrant makes access to the water in ponds, lakes and streams quicker and safer than drafting. Bob came up with the materials, and the boys installed it. Here is a picture of the finished product. Note the "No Parking" sign. You can, of course, park there temporarily while launching or loading your boat.
A little FYI: The courtesy ramp was built by the Twin Lakes Sportsman's Club and financed by Charles Luna when he owned Viper Boats. The courtesy ramp is free for anyone to use to assist in launching and loading your boat. It is maintained by Pontiac Cove Marina.
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Heres the dry hydrant in action.
The pump truck connects to the dry hydrant and then fills the tanker trucks.
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