Sailboat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Lake Macbride in Solon, IA. The drive from Cedar Rapids covers roughly 15 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is North Shore / Opie Ramp in Solon, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Solon, IA |
| Water | Lake Macbride |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Sailboat Ramp is one of 7 public launches on Lake Macbride. Lake Macbride overview
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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 We haven't tested these ourselves; we chose them by size and specs. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Check the current price on Amazon.
Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guideLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Sailboat Ramp is in Solon, Iowa. We have no street address for Sailboat Ramp, only its exact position on the map.
It gives you access to Lake Macbride.
Fees for Sailboat Ramp are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
North Shore / Opie Ramp in Solon (under 1 mile), North Shore Pontoon Area in Solon (under 1 mile) and Cottage Reserve / Tim's Boat Ramp in Solon (under 1 mile).
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