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There are ramp options for pontoons
Handi-Ramp’s Aqua Ramp – Pontoon Boarding Ramp
The AquaRamp by Handi-Ramp is the perfect solution to loading and unloading your pontoon boat. Featuring a
600 pound weight capacity, the ramp provides a safe and easy way to board your boat. Handi-Ramp® has put durability and safety first with the Aqua Ramp’s exclusive
non-slip design, allowing easy access for everyone, especially children, seniors and pets. Load and unload your coolers, water sport equipment and fishing supplies with ease.
Handi-Ramp’s Aqua Ramp
Custom Order
800-876-RAMP (7267)
There are ramps which run from dock to boat as well
AAPD is a great source of information
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EZ-Access Aluminum Suitcase Single Fold Wheelchair Ramp - 800 lb Capacity
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Gain instant access up stairs, in vehicles or on raised landings with the suitcase wheelchair ramp from EZ-Access. Manufactured from lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum and weighing no more than 30 lbs, carry this wheelchair ramp like a suitcase wherever you go. The self-adjusting transition plate provides solid footing, and the skid-resistant surface grips your wheels for excellent traction. The suitcase wheelchair ramp has an 800 lb weight capacity and is available in lengths up to 6'.
- Made from lightweight aircraft aluminum
- Carry ramp like a suitcase with handles
- 800 lb weight capacity
- Self-adjusting ramp feet
- Skid-resistant traction surface
- Available in 2' to 6' lengths
SUITCASE-AS2 24" 6 lbs (each) SUITCASE AS2
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$116.99
Width of wheel chair may cause a need for modification of entry point to boat
Get your wheelchair on a boat
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I had a great time the 4th of July weekend up at my aunt and uncle’s cottage in northern WI. Although their cottage was not particularly accessible (30+ steps down to the lake!) they did make arrangements for me to board their pontoon boat at a neighbor’s shoreline. The door off the front of their boat was much more than 30 inches wide so they just pulled straight up to the shore and we used the 7 foot
folding wheelchair ramp that I carry in my car just for these occasions. The ramp bridged the gap from the land to the boat very easily and sturdily. It took less than 2 minutes and I was on board.
This is just one way to get yourself onto a boat. There are also many other options. In the past I have abandoned my wheelchair on the shoreline and been lifted via a fork lift onto a boat. I have also been carried onto a deep sea fishing boat as well as another family member’s pontoon boat one time when we didn’t have ramps available. My point is that if you would like to get on a boat but can’t physically climb on the boat yourself, you can still do it with a little help.
If you would like to own a boat, maybe you would want to get a custom ramp built. There are several companies out there who make custom wheelchair ramps for boats. Just search google and you can easily find them. I haven’t ever bought one so I can’t endorse one particular company over another. But anything is possible!
The time spent on the lake was relaxing, fun, and a great change of scenery. I could have easily said “No” to the extra steps they were proposing to get me on the boat but it turned out to be very, very easy.
Please note I have no personal experience with this and only offer these articles as suggestions
I had a great time the 4th of July weekend up at my aunt and uncle’s cottage in northern WI. Although their cottage was not particularly accessible (30+ steps down to the lake!) they did make arrangements for me to board their pontoon boat at a neighbor’s shoreline. The door off the front of their boat was much more than 30 inches wide so they just pulled straight up to the shore and we used the 7 footfolding wheelchair ramp that I carry in my car just for these occasions. The ramp bridged the gap from the land to the boat very easily and sturdily. It took less than 2 minutes and I was on board.
