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NorthStar
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How bad is the road to tow a 18 foot boat into Bamfield? Is it ok if a guy just takes their time and takes it easy? Or is it hell either way? How many kilometers of logging road?
cohochinook
Well-Known Member
Go slow and you'll be fine. It takes about 2 hours. Make sure your trailer and truck are in good shape. It's worth the haul.
the fog ducker
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Degree of Freedom
Active Member
unless you need your vehicle...leave it in Port and cruise up the inlet avoiding the dust, rocks, potholes and washboard.
1 hr by boat, 2 plus hrs by road.
1 hr by boat, 2 plus hrs by road.
J-GLOBAL
Well-Known Member
to add:
Usually take the first am ferry, then drive to P.A.
Take the boat as empty as possible to decrease the tow weight over the hill.
Fill up with Marked Gas at PetroCan across from Clutesi.
We typically launch in P.A., run the boat up the Canal, park the traier in the free parking field, and the other guys drive the truck to Bamfield. Just over an hour in the boat, a little longer in on the road (without the boat/trailer) Without the trailer, its an easy drive.
Other times, we've left both the truck and trailer in the field. Haven't had a problem so far, although my truck/trailer is pretty beat up looking to begin with...
Drag'n'Fly
22' Blue & White Starcraft Islander
Usually take the first am ferry, then drive to P.A.
Take the boat as empty as possible to decrease the tow weight over the hill.
Fill up with Marked Gas at PetroCan across from Clutesi.
We typically launch in P.A., run the boat up the Canal, park the traier in the free parking field, and the other guys drive the truck to Bamfield. Just over an hour in the boat, a little longer in on the road (without the boat/trailer) Without the trailer, its an easy drive.
Other times, we've left both the truck and trailer in the field. Haven't had a problem so far, although my truck/trailer is pretty beat up looking to begin with...
Drag'n'Fly
22' Blue & White Starcraft Islander
Sculpin
Well-Known Member
Get an early start. She blows in the afternoon. Coming home can be hell sometimes but even in your boat if you take your time you can make it in. I haven't seen anything bigger than about 3-4 fters at the worst (some may have seen worse). I had a 16.5 ft Cope and we made her back many a time.
Something to consider is your marine insurance. I remember getting a floater for the canal on top of my general insurance due to all the debris etc. that is encountered there. Look into it before heading out.
"I'm not talkin bout pleasure boatin or day sailin......I'm talkin bout workin for a livin"- Captain Quint
I have been going to bamfield for a few years and I always tow my boat (17 ft) in. No big deal , leave boat cover on and when you get to town the campground centenial has a hose to give your boat a quick rinse. I take my time and it usually takes 2-2 1/2 hrs. This way I have all my **** together ( peace of mind) and ps a trick someone taught me was to get an old piece of carpet as long as back of your vehicle and long enough to drag the ground a little, cut a few holes and zap strap to bumper , this will save your gel coat if worried about it
Duffer
Active Member
I was told it was better to trailer in from PA. I have a smaller boat..15ft hourston. Would you guys still recommend boating the inlet from PA or China Creek?? I heard it can get pretty snottty in the inlet??
It can get alot snottier around Bamfield if your worried about the size of your boat just camp at China Creek and fish there late Aug.
It can get alot snottier around Bamfield if your worried about the size of your boat just camp at China Creek and fish there late Aug.
vetteman
Active Member
I was on the road as far as Museum Main earlier today and it was absolutely brutal.Nothing but washboard and blinding dust.I'm going back to China Creek on Friday and I had been thinking of towing to and launching from there but there's no way that I'll tow my boat on that road in the condition it was in today.
Dave
Dave
I have towed on that road a number of times over the years. The best times were lousy and the worst were worse.
One time years ago when i went into the marine store in Qualicum to get a replacement for a bearing buddy the owner said ......hell don't buy one! Just walk the last half mile of road ditch going to China creek, they are laying all over the place[8D]
The only good part was when i used to back the boat into a roadside lake near Bamfield and clean the salt off the motors and trailer
A liar will assume you are lying
One time years ago when i went into the marine store in Qualicum to get a replacement for a bearing buddy the owner said ......hell don't buy one! Just walk the last half mile of road ditch going to China creek, they are laying all over the place[8D]
The only good part was when i used to back the boat into a roadside lake near Bamfield and clean the salt off the motors and trailer
A liar will assume you are lying
Osama Bin Hopper
Active Member
If you have a motor that works on your boat you are insane to do anything but run it here.
Not that I would know anything about it...
Gimee the gaff!!!
Not that I would know anything about it...
Gimee the gaff!!!
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The Law
Guest
2 years in a row trailered to B.f. had problems with carbs and throttle linkage.No problems with running the inlet.
