Shore Ramp DIY Kit p/n: 000010 rev A
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Installation
The Shore Ramp is intended for the storage of personal watercraft on gently sloping firm sand, soil, or turf.
Place the Shore Ramp with the Rear Foot just in the water so that the rear set of rollers is just submerged. This should
allow the watercraft to be easily floated up to the first roller and then winched up and onto the ramp. Some
experimentation and adjustment may be required to determine the optimal location.
The edge of the Rear Foot of the Shore Ramp must be firmly supported by the lakebed to prevent any back-sliding. The
Front Foot must be supported on firm soil, level across its entire width to prevent any side tipping.
CAUTION: Do not use the Shore Ramp on loose rock or unstable ground where it may slide down or tip to the side.
Loading a watercraft onto the Shore Ramp:
Manually unwind the strap until the hook can reach just past the end of the ramp.
Float the watercraft by hand to the front of the ramp. Attach the winch strap to the bow loop.
Engage the winch control such that it is ratcheting in the wind-up direction.
Wind the winch, pulling the front of the watercraft to the first set of rollers. Guide the watercraft so that it remains
centered and aligned with the ramp (in windy conditions this may be easier with two people).
As the watercraft comes up and over the first roller, confirm the watercraft is not rubbing on the Shore Ramp.
Wind the winch until the watercraft is pulled all the way up the ramp.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate your watercraft in the shallows or attempt to power it up the ramp as the PWC’s
impeller will be damaged by sand and rocks pulled in from the bottom. Always float your watercraft to and from
deeper water by hand. Consult your PWC owner’s manual for the minimum safe operating depth.
IMPORTANT: Always ensure the winch ratchet is engaged to hold the load before releasing the handle.
CAUTION: Do not exceed the weight and size capacity of the Shore Ramp (1200 lbs or 54” wide).
CAUTION: Do not use the Shore Ramp if any part of the ramp, winch, or winch strap is damaged, cracked, rotted,
worn, or malfunctioning.
Launching a watercraft from the Shore Ramp:
Take up the load on the winch by grasping the handle.
While staying in control of the load, disengage the ratchet control to allow the winch to unwind.
Slowly unwind the winch, staying at all times in control of the load by firm hold of the winch handle.
When the watercraft is completely off the ramp and floating in the water with slack in the strap, unhook the strap.
Float your watercraft by hand to the minimum safe operating depth before starting the engine.
CAUTION: Should the winch handle be released under load, keep clear of the rapidly spinning handle. Although not
ideal, it is safest to then just allow the winch to unwind until the PWC comes to rest in the water.
