Before I attempt to launch my boat I need some clarity. Were you at Catawba State Park and if so when? There are 4 ramps and I try to use the one to the east, that's the one to the left as you are facing the ramps. I never had problems all last spring but that was last spring and this is this spring and things do have a way of changing and not always for the better. I'm anxious to hear from any of you after you have ventured out from Catawba. I will report as soon as I get back from my first trip. Hopefully it will be this weekend. Right now I'm going to check my boat coverage with State Farm.