![]() These feature a central rod crossed by its rungs. Their name comes from their distinct hook shape.ģ) Platform ladders extend from diving platforms which are generally placed to one side of the engine on outboard-powered craft.Ĥ) Dive Ladders are used for many sporting activities but chiefly for swimming. These are used on small sailboats and also on runabouts. They may also fold up onto the platform when not in use.Ģ) Over the gunwale ladders are the most common. These are suspended from your vessel’s swim step and usually have up to three rungs. What is the Best Boat Ladder Selection for my Craft?ġ) If your powerboat is a pleasure craft you’ll want a swim step ladder. It must also fold up and out of the way as needed, or be removable and store easily. There must also be clearance for feet and hands so that swimmers may easily climb out of the water and onto the deck. How Do Boat Ladders Work?Įffective boat ladders have at least 2 to 4 rungs underwater. After you find the type of ladder to fit your boat you can choose between stainless steel or aluminum. We also offer dive ladders, portable gunwale ladders, transom mount and swim platforms with or without a new boat ladder. The most popular replacement ladders are telescoping platform ladders that mount either on top of a swim platform or under a platform. We offer boat swim ladders manufactured by Garelick, JIF, Sea Dog, and Windline all are high quality ladders to fit any boat. There are a number of popular styles and Wholesale Marine carries a selection of each. ![]() Cheaper than I could find anywhere else, either on line or at local stores.Boat ladders make it easier for boaters and their passengers to get in and out of the water, from a dinghy or the boat deck itself. No more having to get a step stool to climb in while working on it in "dry dock."Īs far as price goes it was very reasonable. In conjunction with the old handrail of my existing swim platform it is much easier to get in the boat from both the water AND while on the trailer. My wife has a bad knee and the over the side method was difficult to manage getting back in the boat, so this new four step ladder works much better, and as it is permanently attached the tendency to lose it is vastly reduced. Just have to remember to fold it back up before taking off! Makes a good bit of drag if one forgets to do so in the water, and certainly would not fare well if left extended while towing!Īll in all it is vastly superior to the temporary ladder that hang over the side of the ski boat. Perhaps a latch of some sort to keep it snapped down when folded would be handy, although it seems to ride well without any special holder. Ladder telescopes for use, then slides back together for compact storage. They are plenty sturdy, but would not want to place bare feet on them. Just have to be careful about not stepping on them. Only real drawback is it has to mount on top of the platform, which means there are four vertical metal edges atop the otherwise flat platform. So I have needed to purchase some stainless steel bolts to replace the rusty zinc ones I had on hand at the time. Could have supplied those with the ladder, but as that is an optional method of mounting the bolts and brackets would have to be custom sized anyway in order to fit various applications. ![]() Ladder comes with screws, which would work fine if mounting into the transom, I would think, but needed to replace screws with nuts and bolts and fabricate two metal brackets to span the slots my original ladder used. Unfortunately the holes in the mounting brackets didn't align exactly with the flat spots underneath my old platform so I had to either drill new holes or cut into the ribs of the fiberglass platform to form a flat spot to put a sturdy metal bracket underneath. ![]() I mounted it on me existing swim platform, which had no ladder. Was of good, stainless steel construction.
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