Roller Launch Ramp

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John Bell
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Roller Launch Ramp

Postby John Bell » Fri Apr 26, 2019 8:32 pm

I live on a lake in Florida. I have a pie-shaped lot with the point of the pie on the lake. However, I do have a sliver of lake access. I have a Roll-n-Go ramp for my Sea-Doo and have been happy with it. I was thinking of buying one for my Sport 130, but have hesitated on buying a Roll-n-Go over the advice to not use a roller trailer. However, unlike a trailer, there will not be any bumps or loads other than just sitting.

Here is a link to the model that would most likely be appropriate:

https://roll-n-go.com/product/model-2000-shore-ramp/

This is a link to a Boston Whaler boat on a similar roller setup:

https://roll-n-go.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/SD8685_side.jpeg

Any opinions on the matter? Thanks.

Jefecinco
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Location: Gulf Shores, AL

Re: Roller Launch Ramp

Postby Jefecinco » Sat Apr 27, 2019 9:13 am

Given the number of rollers contacting the hull the weight on any one roller should be low. I could see myself trying that ramp.

My preference would be a boat lift on the lot, if possible. Another possibility could be the drive-on floating docks often used by jet skis.
Butch