Boat Ramps NearbySt. Jean Boat Launch
St. Jean Boat Launch is a public boat ramp in Detroit, MI. Closest alternative: Mariner Park Boat Ramp in Detroit (1.7 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Detroit, MI |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Good to know for St. Jean Boat Launch
- At St. Jean Boat Launch, have the boat fully rigged before it's your turn on the ramp.
- Stop when the boat starts to float at St. Jean Boat Launch, no deeper, and leave the vehicle in park with the brake set.
- Take the boat out at St. Jean Boat Launch with the winch strap, not by driving it onto the trailer.
- Good to know for St. Jean Boat Launch: In Michigan you must remove all drain plugs, drain the water and clear plants from boat and trailer before you drive away. Fines go up to $100.
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Bestseller Attwood 7524A7 snap-handle drain plug The forgotten drain plug is the classic ramp mistake. A spare in the glove box saves the day. View on Amazon -
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Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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Illustration Loading the boat
Why rangers hate power loading
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
Never forget the drain plug again
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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About St. Jean Boat Launch
What is the address of St. Jean Boat Launch?
St. Jean Boat Launch is in Detroit, Michigan. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of St. Jean Boat Launch.
Does it cost money to launch at St. Jean Boat Launch?
Fees for St. Jean Boat Launch are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Can paddlers use St. Jean Boat Launch?
Most likely, if you launch from the side of St. Jean Boat Launch and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak/Paddleboard Boat Launch (Northeast 3) in Detroit, about under 1 mile away.
Where else can you launch near St. Jean Boat Launch?
Kayak/Paddleboard Boat Launch (Northeast 3) in Detroit (under 1 mile), Kayak/Paddleboard Boat Launch (Northeast 2) in Detroit (under 1 mile) and Kayak/Paddleboard Boat Launch (Northeast) in Detroit (under 1 mile).
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