Launch Ramp in process - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Billy V · 03-23-2010, 09:32 AM

Water from runoff and storm surge would undermine the old concrete slab, and it would fall away.

There was No Rebar in this slab to prevent it from collapsing when its dirt/sand base would wash out.

The correct method would be to dig out, and install large footings similar to what is holding up Scripps Pier.
You don't see those things moving do you.... That type of treated/reinforced concrete holds up well.
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They could also excavate the area and drop in large rock. Similar to what you see in jetty construction. Then pour concrete over the top.
-That would be my method.
The rock would interlock and allow for drainage. It would not wash away. If necessary the top coat of concrete could be periodically renewed as necessary.

But Hey - What the hell do I know.

PB fisher · 03-23-2010, 06:22 PM

I'm confident that the city will do a perfect job....it will last exactly 2 years so that they can rip it up and do it all over again.
Anone seen the streets in La Jolla (La Jolla Blvd.) over the last 10 years?

sandydiego · 03-25-2010, 10:42 AM

It looks like they finished the motorcycle ramp part. Look at the web cam!

Rob929 · 03-25-2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by sandydiego

It looks like they finished the motorcycle ramp part. Look at the web cam!

LOL, it just needs a landing on the other side. Gives new meaning to "launch ramp"!

Now, just strap your kayak to your bike and you're in business!

bluesquids · 03-25-2010, 11:16 AM

How did you take that snapshot on the webcam? I tried recently...there use to just be a button to click. Thanks.

Rob929 · 03-25-2010, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bluesquids

How did you take that snapshot on the webcam? I tried recently...there use to just be a button to click. Thanks.

I thought there used to be one as well..

I waited until it timed out, so it was a still image. It still wouldn't save as a jpg. So I copied and pasted it into paint (the cheezy windows program) and then saved that as a jpg. Then loaded it to photobucket like a normal pic... Maybe there is an easier way, but this worked.

sandydiego · 03-25-2010, 01:35 PM

The pic is great!

03-25-2010, 11:16 AM	#5
bluesquids Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jamul, CA Posts: 243	How did you take that snapshot on the webcam? I tried recently...there use to just be a button to click. Thanks. __________________ Thanks, bluesquids

03-23-2010, 09:32 AM	#1
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Water from runoff and storm surge would undermine the old concrete slab, and it would fall away. There was No Rebar in this slab to prevent it from collapsing when its dirt/sand base would wash out. The correct method would be to dig out, and install large footings similar to what is holding up Scripps Pier. You don't see those things moving do you.... That type of treated/reinforced concrete holds up well. ----------------------------- They could also excavate the area and drop in large rock. Similar to what you see in jetty construction. Then pour concrete over the top. -That would be my method. The rock would interlock and allow for drainage. It would not wash away. If necessary the top coat of concrete could be periodically renewed as necessary. But Hey - What the hell do I know.

03-23-2010, 06:22 PM	#2
PB fisher feeesh Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 61	I'm confident that the city will do a perfect job....it will last exactly 2 years so that they can rip it up and do it all over again. Anone seen the streets in La Jolla (La Jolla Blvd.) over the last 10 years?

03-25-2010, 10:42 AM	#3
sandydiego Rum Pirate Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilds of Mira Mesa Posts: 388	It looks like they finished the motorcycle ramp part. Look at the web cam!

03-25-2010, 01:35 PM	#7
sandydiego Rum Pirate Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilds of Mira Mesa Posts: 388	The pic is great!