Jet Ski Lifts

Wetbiker · 03-19-2014, 12:30 AM

a) Look into the floating ramps that attach to a beach or a dock
b) Build your own ramp so that you can drive on, crank it up when away, and slip it off when you want to go. Probably the cheapest route depending on how you do it, and if your capable. and the most convienent as well. Post a picture of your situation and maybe myself or others can give you some advice.
c) crank up lift that bolts to your dock and you can swivel onto the top of your dock.

Theres TONS of options, explore them all before you bite the bullet and spend 4500 on a chunk of metal and hydralics.

Merrymeeting · 03-19-2014, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Wetbiker

a) Look into the floating ramps that attach to a beach or a dock

When I did some research, I found many references to problems with this type of system if you live in an area exposed to high winds or rough conditions as we are. Watching our dock on some very rough days, I can see why this would be an issue. Continuous, 2-3' rollers would probably not mix well with a floating dock.

But we also have friends who have them in protected areas and they are great.

As always, your mileage may vary.

EllyPoinster · 03-19-2014, 10:14 AM

This may or may not work for you depending upon your waterfront but I simply tie my jet ski diagonally between a cleat on my dock and a pin on the shoreline. To describe the pin, think of a three foot long corkscrew made of at least half-inch steel with an eyelet on top. You just locate an appropriate spot and screw it into the ground. I have no idea where to get one - mine was on the property when I bought it 25 years ago. You do want to use a decent size line and be sure it is not being abraded. If the water level drops too much I simply move the line to a cleat further out on the dock. You probably want to have at least a couple of feet of water under the jet ski.

When I want to go for a ride, I just wade out to the jet ski, unhook it front and back and take off.

03-19-2014, 12:30 AM	#1
Wetbiker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 64 Thanks: 3 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	a) Look into the floating ramps that attach to a beach or a dock b) Build your own ramp so that you can drive on, crank it up when away, and slip it off when you want to go. Probably the cheapest route depending on how you do it, and if your capable. and the most convienent as well. Post a picture of your situation and maybe myself or others can give you some advice. c) crank up lift that bolts to your dock and you can swivel onto the top of your dock. Theres TONS of options, explore them all before you bite the bullet and spend 4500 on a chunk of metal and hydralics. __________________ http://i511.photobucket.com/albums/s...psdf8602fc.jpg

03-19-2014, 10:14 AM	#3
EllyPoinster Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 160 Thanks: 13 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	A Really Cheap Solution This may or may not work for you depending upon your waterfront but I simply tie my jet ski diagonally between a cleat on my dock and a pin on the shoreline. To describe the pin, think of a three foot long corkscrew made of at least half-inch steel with an eyelet on top. You just locate an appropriate spot and screw it into the ground. I have no idea where to get one - mine was on the property when I bought it 25 years ago. You do want to use a decent size line and be sure it is not being abraded. If the water level drops too much I simply move the line to a cleat further out on the dock. You probably want to have at least a couple of feet of water under the jet ski. When I want to go for a ride, I just wade out to the jet ski, unhook it front and back and take off.

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