Superlauncher
The Superlauncher is a remote controlled, all-terrain vehicle that launches a boat in and out of the water. Powered by an industrial grade Kohler 38 hp engine, the Superlauncher can navigate a 33% incline with a 12,000 lbs boat onboard. Control the Superlauncher with a KART-TECT wireless remote control with a range up to 600’ away.
Where To Use
The Beachlauncher was designed for a variety of shorelines including: inland lakes, rivers, ocean bays and sounds. It’s currently in use throughout the Great Lakes, Canada and in the FIJI islands. The Beachlauncher can easily maneuver through sand, silt, cobble stones and rocky debris. It is not recommended for deep muddy conditions. A comprehensive site visit is recommended to assess site conditions.
Water Depth
The Beachlauncher adapts to the water depth needed to float your boat. A Beachlauncher can be used at a maximum water depth of 4 feet, 6 inches. Some current owners need to travel 100’s of yards out into the water to deploy their boat. The Beachlauncher can remain submerged or remotely sent back to the shore while your out boating. Upon your return, with the flick of a button, you call the Beachlauncher back to retrieve your boat and passengers.
Where To Store
The Beachlauncher can be left on your beach all year long. Its galvanized frame and motor cover protects it from the elements. Many of our customers choose to drive the Beachlauncher into a boathouse or onto a concrete slab. A 12-foot-wide x 10 foot high door is needed to accommodate the overall width of the boat and launcher. Your boat length will determine the depth of your boathouse.
Environmental Footprint
Light footprint. Although it’s a large vehicle, a Beachlauncher exerts less pressure than a 175-pound person walking on a sandy beach, and even less on a lake bottom. The Beachlauncher’s wide, low-pressure, all-terrain treads are designed for a slip-and-grip driving motion for minimal stress and wear on the shore, lakebed and vehicle components.
No shoreline change is needed. The Beachlauncher adapts to changing shoreline and water depth levels. It reduces future environmental and economical impacts while allowing boat access. To protect ecologically sensitive areas, local guidelines may require authorization before any shoreline activity takes place. The Beachlauncher prevents clutter that conventional boat lifts and docks create. A Beachlauncher will leave the natural beauty of your shoreline in pristine condition.
Vegetable-based hydraulic oil is used to power the unit. This fluid won’t contaminate the environment as petroleum products can.
A gentler launch alternative. The Beachlauncher can be used as shoreline and water levels fluctuate, whereas piers, docks and boat rails can become unusable if lake levels fall too low. Because of this adaptability, the Beachlauncher reduces the environmental impact of shoreline residents who might otherwise want to extend their docks or boat rails, dredge waterways. Public foot traffic is not impaired by the use of the Beachlauncher as it is typically stored off the surf.
Rust prevention. The Beachlauncher surfaces are treated with a hot-dipped galvanized coating to prevent rust and reduce the need for potentially harmful chemicals sometimes used in marine paints. The Beachlauncher is “Salt Water” tolerant.
Specifications
Recommended Boat Size
- Max size – Beam 10′ – Length 32′
- Max Payload – 12,000 LBS
Engine
- Industrial Grade Kohler PA-CH 920-3004
- 38 HP (1235 cc)
Wireless Remote
- KART-TECH “MAGNUM” (600′ Range)
Performance
- 33% Grade – Max Incline (Hard surface)
- 12.5% Grade – Max Incline (Soft surface)
- 16.6% Grade – Max Incline (Gravel hard packed)
Gallery
Accessories
Clear Track System
Keeps track free of debris
Salt Water Package
Includes galvanized steel frame with built-in Water Jet flush system
