Boat Wash Near Ilwaco?

[Blackjack]

Can anybody direct me to the closest place to rinse the salt off my boat after launching out of Ilwaco. Is there a fresh water lake or pond where I can run my motors to flush out the salt?

I haven't launched out of there before and I am not familiar with the facilities. Thanks.

[croation2]

Originally Posted by Blackjack

Can anybody direct me to the closest place to rinse the salt off my boat after launching out of Ilwaco. Is there a fresh water lake or pond where I can run my motors to flush out the salt?

I haven't launched out of there before and I am not familiar with the facilities. Thanks.

There is a place about 10 blocks north of the Super 8 in Long Beach. It's about 3 miles from the public launch or 6 from the state park. When you pull in, it looks like 3 bays with small doors "radar bashers", but there is one hose on theNorth end of the building. Turn left on the South end of the bldg and then, pull into the wash from the back or west side. I think the slope runs East to West so your boat will drain if you do it this way! 2.50 to get it started and no buzzer to tellyou that you are almost out of time, keep one eye on the timer or start over with another 2.50. There is a change machine on site and as far as I could tell, it is available 24/7

[CATCH AND EAT]

Yep, car wash at the north end of long beach west side of hwy. The John Day ramp on HWY 30 is closed but normally would be the best bet for a rinse of motor internal.