Dog Ramp Ideas

[Jmreim]

Looking for a convenient dog ramp for our 25# friend. At issue are the narrow (14" wide) cockpit doors on both port & stbd sides. Some version of plastic would be fine (light and perhaps foldable in half) but seems like they're all >15" wide. I suppose I could rig some large padded hooks to extend off the front of the ramp and sit over the the threshold but wondering if anyone else has found a narrower (but safe) ramp or perhaps a more elegant solution?
Thx -
Jim

 

[DavidM]

Why not make them? A sheet of 1/2” plywood and a couple of 2x4 side rails should work.

David

 

[PierreR]

Home Depot sells aluminum ladder picks in any width you want

 

[Comodave]

Buy a plastic one and use a router to trim it to fit, or even a jig saw.

 

[Jmreim]

guess I'll have to have a close look to be sure cutting it up won't impact stability - although with a max load of 25#, it'll probably be fine.
Thx.

https://www.amazon.com/WeatherTech-...os.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0&psc=1

 

[Comodave]

You could reinforce the cut area underneath with a piece of plywood.

 

[SteveK]

My current boat is dog friendly with a level access to the swim grid, my previous was not and the dog kept getting heavier. I was about to create a harness to lower and raise him with the davit.
A ramp is a good idea as long as the dog agrees. I remember one post where a ramp was made and the dog said no way. How about a shore based ramp to find out if the dog will take to it.

 

[Jmreim]

great thought, thx. Our dog will do just about anything with us but "just about" isn't everything.

 

[Comodave]

Our current Lab is 90 pounds and our last one was 122. We have used ramps for both of them depending on the boat. Usually just a matter of spending some time motivating them through food treats.

 

[huruta]

Perhaps this could work?

https://www.chewy.com/unipaws-folda...BU2FmnOmr-QgK0MzZ-kvhgZb6qj19vyRoCOAcQAvD_BwE

 

[Jmreim]

Thx for the suggestion. Close but about 15" too short - also need it to be suitable for outside.