Check your local hardware store. There are several different kinds of non-skid paints available in spray and brush-on form. Alternatively, many hardware stores also sell non-skid material (strips, squares, etc.) that can be permanently applied to the ramp with adhesive.
The rough surface is there to prevent people slipping over, especially if wet.
The smoother the surface of a ramp, the greater is the danger of a vehicle slipping and losing traction.A wet, smooth ramp could cause a pedestrian to slip over and be hurt.
The smoother the surface of a ramp, the greater is the danger of a vehicle slipping and losing traction.A wet, smooth ramp could cause a pedestrian to slip over and be hurt.
The smoother the surface of a ramp, the greater is the danger of a vehicle slipping and losing traction.A wet, smooth ramp could cause a pedestrian to slip over and be hurt.
What should you do to prevent a traffic jam on the boat ramp
What is it
A boats safety chain is used to prevent accidents such as a boat slipping from its trailer. This can occur when the ratchet mechanism (used to act as a stopper on the winding crank) breaks. I've seen this happen once at my boatclub. A guy tried to put his boat down the ramp and didn't have his safety chain connected and his boat just slid off the trailer and onto the concrete ramp.
wash boat and trailer at the ramp after retrieving it
wash boat and trailer at the ramp after retrieving it
Prepare for the retrieval by making sure your crew know what to do and how to assist, set up the trailer before your turn on the ramp, conduct the retrieval efficiently, secure the boat on the trailer and then clear the ramp. Tidy up of the boat can then proceed in the car park area.
Drain you live well and bilge on the ramp before leaving a waterway area.
Drain you live well and bilge on the ramp before leaving a waterway area.