Panama City Folks

[brockhals]

We moved to the area (actually in Watersound in Walton Co) and will be frequenting the bay and gulf. What are the good ramps for a 27' boat with a 3' draft? We put in at St Andrew's this weekend and it worked well, but was a little tight so on a busy day it'd be very stressful. I'm seeing Uncle Ernies and Bayside Marina as options, are there any others? Looking for a decent ramp at least, with ample parking. We'll be coming from the PCB side of things

 

[JetBoatPilot]

I'd look into the state park on the beach side or the downtown marina in Panama City. Carl Gray used to be good but really needs to be dredged before safely launching and loading.

 

[blackhawkpilot]

@brockhals I think you'll find this site very informative. http://www.fishingdestinguide.com/BOATRAMPS.html
I must say that I'm a bit envious that you live down there in Watersound. Nice area. We hope to be there in a few years.

 

[Wayloncle]

Nice area!
We loved going to 30A, used to visit SeaSide quite often.
I miss several things about living down there:-/

 

[brockhals]

Thanks! we're loving it here. I've seen that page before @blackhawkpilot but most wouldn't accomodate my boat. Chart plotters are showing 1-3' depth until you get into the channel. @JetBoatPilot, is there another ramp in St Andrews that you are referring to "beach side"?