Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Beachlauncher?

The Beachlauncher is a mobile, self-propelled, all-terrain vehicle that launches boats and personal watercraft (such as Waverunners) in and out of water. It resembles a boat trailer, but is operated by wireless remote control and powered by a gasoline engine and state-of-the-art hydraulics. The Beachlauncher has its own deck walkway and stairs attached, giving you a “mobile dock” for easy access to your boat so you can avoid the surf as you launch. The Beachlauncher can be used for recreational boating or emergency boat launch and retrieval, such as Coast Guard and military operations.

Where can you use The Beachlauncher?

The Beachlauncher was designed for a wide variety of shorelines, from inland lakes, rivers, ocean bays and sounds. It is currently in use throughout the Great Lakes and Canada. The Beachlauncher can maneuver through many types of shoreline terrain consisting of sand, silt, cobble stones and rocky debris. But it is not recommended for deep mud conditions. A comprehensive site visit is recommended to assess site conditions.

How deep should the water be to use The Beachlauncher?

That’s the beauty of The Beachlauncher: It adapts to the depth you need to float your boat. The Beachlauncher can be used at a maximum water depth of 4 feet, 6 inches.

What kind of boats and watercraft can The Beachlauncher launch?

The Beachlauncher can launch recreational and commercial boats up to 24 feet long, as well as personal watercraft (PWC) such as Waverunners. The Beachlauncher can easily move a 16-foot to 24-foot boat with 5,000 lbs. payload (boat, fuel and cargo) up a 20% (5:1) soft, sandy slope or a 25% (4:1) hard surfaced, ramped slope. The Beachlauncher can move these payloads powered by a mere 25-horsepower gasoline engine. Custom-built models for larger boats up to 8,000 lbs. capacity are available upon request.

How and where is The Beachlauncher stored?

The Beachlauncher can be left right on your beach all year long. With its galvanized frame and motor cover, it’s protected from the elements. Many of our customers choose to drive the Beachlauncher into boathouses or onto slabs. A 12-foot-wide door is needed to accommodate the overall width. Your boat length will determine the depth of your boathouse, as The Beachlauncher 4000-H model is only 17 feet long and 11 ft. 4 in. wide. Model 6000-H is 20 feet long and 11 ft. 4 in. wide.