Telescoping ladder needed

bigdog · 01-21-2007, 11:00 PM

Need some help.....

I have a telescoping 2-Step ladder, which mounts under my swim platform.
Unfortunately, 2-Steps is extremely difficult to get in and out of the boat.
Kids seem to manage OK, however if your an adult, you have to be very flexible and strong, to pull yourself up the ladder on to the swim platform.

Can someone recommend a boat part supply vendor who may sell
3 or 4-Step ladders ? Please keep in mind this is an "under-transom" mount.

FYI, I have looked at the big discount boat suppliers, but most don't carry
the "under-transom" mount design in their inventories.

Any information will be appreciated.
Thanks!

robmac · 01-22-2007, 08:26 AM

west marine offer a good selection of telescoping ladders,you can look and order online

robmac · 01-22-2007, 09:00 AM

west marine has several but one caught my eye.available in 2 or 3 step in either over or under models for $174.00. hope that helps

LIforrelaxin · 01-22-2007, 09:45 AM

Bigdog,

I would suggest talking to the dealer. Chances are you are not the only one experiencing this problem and they my have direct replacement.....

Phantom · 01-22-2007, 01:35 PM

Another handy thought to consider is that you may find the additional step --in some situations such as "stern in" at a sandbar or shoal area -- gives you unwanted length/depth. Keep a small bungy cord or short piece of poly line handy to tie the last two steps together (shorting the drop length).

Typicially a ladder fully extended is not much deeper than the sterndrive fully down -- a poor mans way of measuring if you have enough draft before lowering the sterndrive -- or if at a shoals area -- if the Ladder starts rattlin cuz of waves --> ALARM Bells !! The sterndrive (even though up) could be next

bigdog · 01-22-2007, 05:06 PM

Thanks to everyone for responding, much appreciated !

Aquadeziac · 01-22-2007, 06:39 PM

Check out www.divendog.com they have some great boarding steps/stairs/platforms.

01-21-2007, 11:00 PM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,443 Thanks: 338 Thanked 117 Times in 94 Posts	Telescoping ladder needed Need some help..... I have a telescoping 2-Step ladder, which mounts under my swim platform. Unfortunately, 2-Steps is extremely difficult to get in and out of the boat. Kids seem to manage OK, however if your an adult, you have to be very flexible and strong, to pull yourself up the ladder on to the swim platform. Can someone recommend a boat part supply vendor who may sell 3 or 4-Step ladders ? Please keep in mind this is an "under-transom" mount. FYI, I have looked at the big discount boat suppliers, but most don't carry the "under-transom" mount design in their inventories. Any information will be appreciated. Thanks!

01-22-2007, 08:26 AM	#2
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	ladder west marine offer a good selection of telescoping ladders,you can look and order online

01-22-2007, 09:00 AM	#3
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	ladder west marine has several but one caught my eye.available in 2 or 3 step in either over or under models for $174.00. hope that helps

01-22-2007, 09:45 AM	#4
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,861 Thanks: 1,035 Thanked 892 Times in 524 Posts	Check with the dealer Bigdog, I would suggest talking to the dealer. Chances are you are not the only one experiencing this problem and they my have direct replacement..... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

01-22-2007, 01:35 PM	#5
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Another handy thought to consider is that you may find the additional step --in some situations such as "stern in" at a sandbar or shoal area -- gives you unwanted length/depth. Keep a small bungy cord or short piece of poly line handy to tie the last two steps together (shorting the drop length). Typicially a ladder fully extended is not much deeper than the sterndrive fully down -- a poor mans way of measuring if you have enough draft before lowering the sterndrive -- or if at a shoals area -- if the Ladder starts rattlin cuz of waves --> ALARM Bells !! The sterndrive (even though up) could be next __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

01-22-2007, 05:06 PM	#6
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,443 Thanks: 338 Thanked 117 Times in 94 Posts	Telescoping ladder Thanks to everyone for responding, much appreciated !

01-22-2007, 06:39 PM	#7
Aquadeziac Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Concord NH Posts: 239 Thanks: 19 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	ladder Check out www.divendog.com they have some great boarding steps/stairs/platforms. __________________ "He who dies with the most toys wins"