It's been years since I lived in Bay View, but there used to be a small boat launch off of the end of Fulton Street (Port Clinton Side) on the North West side of the bridge. The street dead ends into the bay. The problem could be finding a place to park your truck after you launch, though. The ramp is (was) free. Not much of a ramp for bigger boats bot OK for a 14 ft'er. If you have extra time it might be worth doing a scouting trip.