Yep I've lived out here in that area for almost 30 years now , and if you leave your vehical there alone your just asking for trouble... thats why when i'm there I use ericsons 3 bucks is definatly worth the saftey of your vehical. as for the old boat launch your probly right about the vandles I dought the state reopened it since they are working on a new one it is suposed to be done some time next year but at the rate the state works it probly wont be done till 2003...I cant wait for some idiot with a 30,000 dollar bass boat to launch there and take off full speed and rip the transom off his boat , I just hope i'm there to see it!!