Coffs Harbour businesses are raising concerns on the economic impact the Boat Ramp may have on locals, if it's not fixed.
Dale Johnson from MOTackle told Triple M they often have locals, and visitors commenting on issues with the condition of the ramp.
Many tourists are going elsewhere to places like Port Stephens to launch their boats.
"We have people coming in and saying, we won't come back here. I'm a tourist and I won't come back here".
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