Things to keep in mind when determining what size boarding ramp you will need.

 

           •What is the average tidal change and/or vessel to dock/pier height deference at the location you

             will be using the ramp the most?

 

           •How long a distance will you have to span?

 

           •How long of a ramp do you need to accommodate the height change and span distance and still keep

             the ramp incline angle safe to walk? (We recommend that you keep the walk incline angle to

            20 degrees or less). A ramp incline of 6:1 ratio (6" of ramp length to each 1" of rise or fall) which

            is about 9.6° would be great. A 3:1 ratio (3" of ramp length to each 1" of height deference) would

            be about 19.5°.

 

           •How wide should the ramp be? For foot traffic only.. a 2' wide ramp is great. For a wheelchair you

             need a 33" wide ramp. For dock carts, you may need to go to a 48" wide ramp.

 

           •Do you need our ramp height/angle adjuster to drop the top of the ramp by 8" to lessen the

             incline angle?

 

              •How much weight will the ramp have to support?

 

           •Do you want handrails? (Most of our customers use handrails on the upper section(s)

            of the ramps that are 8' and longer).

 

Please contact (click here) us to discuss your specific requirements.