Great Day Load-A-Pup Pet-Loading Platform

Title: Great Day Load-A-Pup 14x20in Pet-Loading Platform

Description: "Ole Rover" will never again have to sit home alone with a sad face when you head out to the lake! With the Load-A-Pup, you and your dog can enjoy all the fun of recreational boating. Simply hook the Load-A-Pup to your boat's boarding ladder and you are ready for action. Your dog can leave and re-enter the boat at will. The great thing is, he does it without any help! No more bending, tugging or straining on a wet ball of fur.

The Load-A-Pup platform is constructed of light-weight, aircraft aluminum and includes gripping ridges to insure solid, safe footing as your dog climbs back into the boat after a swim. The Load-A-Pup's handsome, off-white, powder-coat finish not only complements the factory finish or color of any boat, but will help to insure years of dependable service.

The Load-a-Pup fits any boat that has a boarding ladder. It weighs only 7 lbs. and has a generous 14" X 20" platform. It comes complete with security straps, installs in seconds and folds flat for compact storage when not in use. Made with pride in the USA!

Description:

• With The Load-A-Pup, You And Your Dog Can Enjoy All The Fun Associated With Recreational Boating
• Simply Hook The Load-A-Pup To Your Boat's Boarding Ladder, And You Are Ready For Action. Your Dog Can Leave And Re-Enter The Boat At Will
• The Load-A-Pup Platform Is Constructed Of Light-Weight, Aircraft Aluminum And Includes Gripping Ridges To Ensure Solid, Safe Footing As Your Dog Climbs Back Into The Boat After A Swim and stays on a kayak seat for dog.
• Fits Any Boat That Has A Boarding Ladder

Frequently Asked Questions:

- Can I use this off my pier w/o a ladder? I have rock wall so 12yr golden can't enter/exit lake easily. Suggestions?
The ladder should work from any surface that allows you to mount the two little metal keepers the ladder hangs from. I'm not at my boat, but I think they mount about 10-12 inches in from the ladder. The ladder has supports that are supposed to rest against the boat so all the force is not on the two keepers. The supports don't fit well against my boat so all the weight is on the keepers. I don't do it regularly, but I can climb in the boat (200 lbs) using just those two keepers to support the ladder. The only issue is the platform is not very big for my 85 lb lab; he's still figuring it out, but he can't sit sideways on it to rest and if he swims up to it his face is right against the boat.

- Will this work on my 120-foot yacht? Do you think the crew could attach this easily? Will it stay stable when the helicopter lands on deck?
I am looking into buying this for my dog so I can't say how well it works. but I don't see why it wouldn't work on your yacht. As long as your crew has eyes and thumbs, I see no problem with them being able to attach this. Now the helicopter might be a problem if it's a full-size one. Look into getting one of those remote control helicopters, I bought 2 for my 2 sons, and it would land a lot better than the regular helicopters. If all fails, buy your dog his own yacht with his crew.

- I have a Bayliner cuddy 210, and while it has a pull-down ladder, it doesn't have the top rung to hook the dog ladder to. Suggestions?
We put the ladder on the second rung. We have an 85 lbs lab, and it was easier for her to get on that way. Also, having it lower created a platform for her to sit on if she wanted a break. It really is a good ladder; we haven't had any complaints. We did the same for our Bayliner Capri and our pontoon boat.

- We have a Sea Nymph Model FM146 fishing boat that does not have a ladder on the transom; will we still be able to use this?
I would not think so because it is engineered to fit a standard boat ladder. You use the steps on the ladder to adjust the height.