Boat Ramps NearbyMaliko Gulch
Maliko Gulch gives you public access to the water in Paia, HI. If it's full, Keopuolani Park Boat Ramp in Kahului is 9.4 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Paia, HI |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Tips for Maliko Gulch
- Get the boat ready away from the lane at Maliko Gulch, so the ramp stays free for the next trailer.
- Wet concrete is slippery: at Maliko Gulch, brake on and transmission in park before you leave the driver's seat.
- Take the boat out at Maliko Gulch with the winch strap, not by driving it onto the trailer.
- Clean, Drain, Dry at Maliko Gulch: clear off plants, drain bilge and livewell, and let everything dry before the next launch.
Closures and rules for Maliko Gulch: Hawaii DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR).
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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Illustration Loading the boat
Why rangers hate power loading
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
Never forget the drain plug again
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklistReviews
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About Maliko Gulch
What is the address of Maliko Gulch?
Maliko Gulch is in Paia, Hawaii. There is no street address for Maliko Gulch in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Is there a fee at Maliko Gulch?
Fees for Maliko Gulch are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Can I launch a kayak at Maliko Gulch?
Kayaks are usually fine at Maliko Gulch as long as trailers can still get through.
Where else can you launch near Maliko Gulch?
Keopuolani Park Boat Ramp in Kahului (9.4 miles).
Other launches near Paia
- Keopuolani Park Boat Ramp Kahului, 9.4 mi
- Mala Boat Ramp Lahaina, 23 mi