We’ve all seen our fair share of portable PWC launches, beach totes, carts and even portable docks. While some are definitely sturdier than others, we’ve also encountered a few built on what you might call the cheaper side. When we encountered Lakeside Recreation’s Shore-Ramp PWC-50, we knew which side this leaned on once we saw its $799 price tag.

Built entirely of aluminum, the Shore-Ramp is entirely bolt-together, allowing for easy replacement of components that get fatigued or damaged by use. It also features two banks of 8 non-marking poly casters, allowing a full-sized runabout (3-seater, up to 1,100-pounds) to easily roll up and down for loading/unloading, fueling or just docking.

Lakeside Recreation’s Rick Keeney told The Watercraft Journal, “Our product has no welded joints.  The axles holding the wheels are solid 1-inch bars inserted completely through the 4-inch central beam.”

The Shore-Ramp is not a dolly, so don’t expect any big beach tires to accompany it. Rather, this is a 77-pound portable dock you plop down and enjoy. An additional 2-feet longer than competitor’s ramps (a total 14-feet long), it’s long enough to set into the water, dock your ski and pull out of easily. The Shore-Ramp makes a good tool for shorelines with gentle inclines or flat, sandy beaches.

Here’s the original press release:
Lakeside Recreation LLC today announces the introduction of the Shore-Ramp PWC-50. The new Shore Ramp PWC-50 provides an economical and convenient means to store your Personal Watercraft up on your shore, safe from staining algae, fouling zebra mussels, and pounding waves.

The gentle incline and large, low-friction poly rollers make it easy to crank your PWC up onto the Shore Ramp PWC-50 with much less effort than required by traditional boat lifts. When it is time to get back on the water, your PWC can be launched in seconds.

When your watercraft is stored on land, you can conveniently put the cover on and off and access it for fueling, cleaning, or other maintenance. When it is time to go boating again, your watercraft can be launched in seconds, getting you on the water without delay.

The extended length handles larger 3-person watercraft up to 12 feet long with room to spare. The sturdy frame is constructed entirely of high-strength aluminum and is rated for up to 1100 lbs.

Weighing only 77 lbs, the Shore Ramp PWC-50 is easy to position on your shore. For those in more northerly locations where lake equipment must be removed for the winter, the PWC-50 can be conveniently pulled out by one person, and you won’t even have to get in the cold water.

Compared to a traditional boat lift, the PWC-50 is quicker and easier to use. It allows easy access to your PWC without obstructing vertical poles. Also, there is no need to waste valuable dock space or add expensive dock sections.

Other roller ramps with ladder-style frames have sharp-edged cross-beams and exterior rails that risk scratching your watercraft. The Shore Ramp PWC-50 with its large rollers mounted outboard on cantilevered round axles eliminates the chance of scratching the hull of your watercraft.

The Shore Ramp PWC-50 ships as a kit with all parts and fasteners that can be assembled in about 30 minutes.

The Shore Ramp PWC-50 is available immediately for purchase online at www.shoreramp.com.

Lakeside Recreation is also seeking PWC and lakeshore equipment dealers in the U.S. who would be interested in retailing the PWC-50. Dealer pricing is available and dealers are invited to inquire for more details.

About Lakeside Recreation, LLC:
Lakeside Recreation, LLC is a family run business located in the land of 10,000 lakes and the most boats per capita of any state. We live on the shore of one of the most popular recreational lakes here in Minnesota and know first hand how the convenience, durability, and ease of use of quality lakeshore equipment contributes to the enjoyment of lake living.