Marathon Key Public Boat Ramps are RACIST!?!

[@cup_and_cone]

Same issue here in North FL too... There's always available trailer parking but never single car parking. I have a utility trailer I've used (I'll be damn if I buy a second trailer just to park), but for one person and one kayak, it is pretty stupid to bring a trailer when my kayak fits on my roof just fine. Local governments really need to start adding kayak parking.

[@classicarcadeamusementpark4242]

I have an inflatable kayak/hybrid boat (Sea Eagle Paddleski 435ps) with a 3HP lithium electric motor. We're likely to visit in a day or two. Where else in the Keys would you recommend we can launch? I inflate it each time. I've taken it on the Key after Key Largo once, but it was too windy. So a place that is maybe protected from the wind would be good as it's likely to be 10-20 mph I'm seeing in the forecast for the next few days. Thanks for your suggestion/s.

[@gonorrheadischarges3021]

What about a sign stating that you are in kayak,that you are a resident(your tag)is that 2nd ramp across the leguminatae (wherever)key?

[@DirtyInchCreations]

Run low psi in ur trailer tire so it don't bound as goin down the road... Ur kayak and weight of trailer will not be enough weight for the suspension to work on trailer..

[@alanknight4418]

You should be able have some kind way to launch from car top. Especially with boat registration numbers. Maybe marathon city council?

[@cameroneagle4370]

smart man, now you can just keep the kayak assembled on the trailer and can launch easy.... i know loading everything off and on kayak is a pain.

[@strongjaymusicgroup]

Wouldn’t that make them Classists instead?

[@robertmartinez3769]

I have to admit it isn’t right. I have to get an off shore fishing license to fish because my kayak is considered a “ vessel “. If I put a small electric motor on it I have to register it as a “ vessel “. If I go off shore beyond 2 or 3 miles, I have to have safety equipment like a “ vessel “. But they won’t provide parking, like a “ vessel “. Where are all those every other block attorneys in Florida? You would think someone would have sued by now. Over taxation without representation.

[@KayakMuskyCentral]

Kayaks/SUP/Canoes are low impact and sustainable. Apparently the city of Marathon does not like that. It's dumb but not necessarily racist.

[@Vykk_Draygo]

Don't know, sounds pretty racist to me. (Obviously it's not actually racist.)

[@ehumaui4087]

I bought a trailer too. Bad back. Could have used it this weekend, launch was too to beach

[@micheletetley6142]

Informative and hysterical at the same time. lol Good for you!

[@lakeratatouille]

These signs are all over my local boat ramp. Nobody pays attention to them

[@michaelmarks8954]

Your car will appreciate not having that salt water dripping on it, always thought you should have gotten a trailer years ago. THAT WORD is thrown around so much when not needed it has lost its meaning in MOST cases. 🇺🇸

[@eriklarson9137]

What word appreciate?

[@danielo3279]

With that much width you could add all kinds of storage and a rod locker on it plus 2 kayaks

[@drdrew3]

Spoiler Alert: he got a trailer.

[@owenphillips9166]

Way to go Steve. More power to you.

[@ReelGuyTv]

I am so glad I left the Keys.

[@yohanys9829]

Not racist..just think of the things people without a care in the world would do without any order...simple

[@gwrulzmylife]

I actually like your travel videos of the local area. Good choice in travel music. Trailers are worth it, others may want to look at Northern Tool for their small trailer (many use as motorcycle trailer). The clamshell allows you to securely store your fishing gear, and you can carry your kayak on top of it or two to each side.

[@mikediaczyk762]

In pinellas county same issue on the smaller places. The ramps on the county parks are fine. There are limited amounts of car parking anyway. When I went down there when I was a kid there is a ramp on big pine which is too far for you I bet.

[@miamiwax5504]

You ever get bait at that ramp?

[@brycecruickshanks7607]

I just put my kayak on a jet ski trailer. Love you vids been watching for a year or so. Live in marathon as well.

[@brycecruickshanks7607]

Yup totally didnt comment before I watched the whole thing. That trailer is so big tho. Installing those hitches suck. I drive a tiny car lol

[@ccuellar6212]

Time to move back to Key West!

[@Fishing_With_Essex]

Lol, not even one regular parking spot, unreal.

[@johnsmith-zi7jh]

I'm pretty sure legal parking signs have to have a Florida statute number at the base of it to let you know which law that parking there violates. I'd complain to Parks and Recreation. If that is a state sign then they're violating your First Amendment right. When is a public parking spot not a public parking spot? Only if its private, or you're violating a posted legal law from the state.

[@2reelyakrz481]

Nice trailer for the price!!! Probably worth it, even if it is just for the parking!! Our 17' kayak is too big and heavy for a car top mount, so we have to use a modified John boat trailer. But a trailer is a very handy thing to have when you need one!!!

[@roberthorachek7501]

I’m sorry to see that you can’t find spots to launch at like Curry Hammmock State Park or Sombero Beach. Your overlooking the fact that there is a lot of people that fish out of marathon and water access is needed.

[@mindfulkayaker7737]

I use a continental jet ski trailer for my kayak

[@nelsonlima8477]

Don't go there man

[@UrbanFisherman]

Great video 📹

[@cfv704]

That's one fucked up sign

[@blueneptune5860]

What does plastic hippie have to do with racist? Go to Farro Blanco they have over night ramps.

[@mecima]

Completely surprised you have lasted this long without a an affront from the entitled racist florida establishment, as much as I have enjoyed your videos and commentary they hate you making any money on their watch, I was born and raised and served conus but have grown to dislike the thought of even visiting , they win , the republic is dead long live their king, NOT.

[@fredfable5655]

translator here, please...

[@mecima]

@@fredfable5655 😂 entitled any?

[@larrycoleman2225]

Well, at least you can play the "game" now and and "legally" park to go fish. Sad, that they cannot split parking up more fairly for everyone. :)

[@robertbrander2074]

Hurray ! :-D .... Now you can Buy a Boat for $500 Bucks and simplify your life Old Man ! ... Just imagine a nice Chair to sit down on , Locked Storage for all your Stuff , a Flying Bridge and No Hauling your Yak ! ... Plus a winter project to MacGyver to perfection ! ... Cheers !

[@marqueswilsonn]

I disrespect you for playing the race card for clickbait. You’re better than that.

[@Vykk_Draygo]

Dunno, I thought it was funny, and very obviously a joke. It's only the "race card" when you're using it as an argument in lieu of having an ACTUAL argument for your position.

[@RedfishInc]

... no, no he's not...

[@yeni1600]

Oh, please..

[@kellybrooks9899]

First world problems. 😝 seems like a parking permit to go with your boat permit would be the thing for Marathon

[@wagnersantana_]

Great!!!! Now is easyer to take your yak to fishing... I'd like to fishing there but I'm a 1.000 km distance! hahahahahaha

[@dianamiles-hannah1286]

Congrats on the acquisition!

[@gabemccaffrey7257]

Didn’t know that hippie was a race. Lol

[@ebogi21]

When in doubt play the racist card

[@markdavila3786]

very nice acquisition for 100 bones

[@RedfishInc]

Get you a used trailer to use at racists ramps... ...never mind.

[@stevehogan8829]

I guess you're just labeling this as 'racist" for fun. I even have Launch for Kayaks only No Motor Yes, they consider a trolling motor a motor and I can't launch there. I think your signs may my signs are just examples of Governments being behind the times.

[@11ccom]

One can make a trailer into anything.

[@Thoroughly_Wet]

I thought the Midwest was flat...

[@southernrockiesselfreliance]

Take your power back 😏🤣🌀

[@flagger1x]

Move to Texas!

[@joebenson7385]

It’s a boat ramp dude…..you have the whole island. You want to park there just because you can’t…..where are the boaters supposed to park at a ‘boat ramp’

[@gjaleman]

How does race play a role in this? Why mention racism?

[@robertmartinez3769]

I think he was joking because everything today is about race.

[@fireantsarestrange]

LOL ... well you can see why though. You would be pissed if there was a motorcycle in a boat parking spot when you were launching your boat. So get a boat dude. Your the one that want's to have kayaks. LOL ... that trailer is kind of hammered.

[@robertmartinez3769]

Then they should not charge us for off shore fishing license or registering our kayaks for having a small electric trolling motor or having flares, etc for going beyond 2-3 miles out. Don’t treat me like a boater, if I’m not a boater. Or if you are going to treat me like a boater, give me parking like a boater.

[@cfv704]

Agree with Robert. I'd gladly not use the ramps if they take away all the fooking fees

[@billrae4198]

You shouldn't drive soooo fast! but I guess you had to to keep up with traffic? lols

[@livebaitadventures420]

I have a deep rooted desire to go out and build this man a panga so he can finally enjoy an actual boat

[@windowclean100]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@marktaylor865]

If that signs on public property it needs taking down.

[@windowclean100]

I just read the headline or this is going to be a good one not the rest of them aren’t any good the rest of them are great