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Descant · 09-09-2024, 12:30 PM

In the 50's we had a custom made step stool with a long handle so you could reach over the boat gunwale to retrieve it once you were on board. I have seen similar in retirement communities where the tall handle was used for balance as you step up into bed.

rick35 · 09-09-2024, 01:31 PM

Thanks for the idea. While shopping for one of those I found a narrow step stool that will fit in the walk through. And it's taller. The other option is a folding plastic step but there's nothing to hold onto. Too bad Amazon doesn't deliver to the island.

Descant · 09-09-2024, 01:54 PM

My daughter has a folding plastic step stool in her boat. It breaks if you jump instead of easing onto it gradually, or if you put weight on your toe in the middle instead of flatfoot to spread the load. It will slide if the surface is wet and you don't step squarely.

ishoot308 · 09-09-2024, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rick35

Thanks for the idea. While shopping for one of those I found a narrow step stool that will fit in the walk through. And it's taller. The other option is a folding plastic step but there's nothing to hold onto. Too bad Amazon doesn't deliver to the island.

Taylor makes some really great boat steps! I have the two step design in my Eastern and have had it for years. Works great! Very rugged and sturdy! The also have a handrail accessory you can add to the side...

https://www.taylormadeproducts.com/p...fe-dock-steps/

Dan

rick35 · 09-09-2024, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Taylor makes some really great boat steps! I have the two step design in my Eastern and have had it for years. Works great! Very rugged and sturdy! The also have a handrail accessory you can add to the side...

https://www.taylormadeproducts.com/p...fe-dock-steps/

Dan

I've seen those but it's too big for my boat. Thanks.

tummyman · 09-09-2024, 03:21 PM

We bought this as we had no way to get down from the side of our boat. Works fabulous. Can hold up to 500 pounds, etc. etc. Everyone in the family uses it and it is also a spare seat for one of the grandkids. Tip it upside down and it can be used as a tote.

https://www.zoro.com/vestil-1-step-p...ctid=248708719

Descant · 09-09-2024, 03:49 PM

Listed as Bed Steps on Amazon. Many choices
Here's one from Amazon, handle and legs are all adjustable.
https://www.amazon.com/Bedside-Stepp.../dp/B0C4355YHR

09-09-2024, 03:49 PM	#7
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,474 Thanks: 1,387 Thanked 1,667 Times in 1,086 Posts	bed steps Listed as Bed Steps on Amazon. Many choices Here's one from Amazon, handle and legs are all adjustable. https://www.amazon.com/Bedside-Stepp.../dp/B0C4355YHR

09-09-2024, 12:30 PM	#1
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,474 Thanks: 1,387 Thanked 1,667 Times in 1,086 Posts	In the 50's we had a custom made step stool with a long handle so you could reach over the boat gunwale to retrieve it once you were on board. I have seen similar in retirement communities where the tall handle was used for balance as you step up into bed.

09-09-2024, 01:31 PM	#2
rick35 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bear Island/Merrimack Posts: 807 Thanks: 58 Thanked 203 Times in 130 Posts	Thanks for the idea. While shopping for one of those I found a narrow step stool that will fit in the walk through. And it's taller. The other option is a folding plastic step but there's nothing to hold onto. Too bad Amazon doesn't deliver to the island.

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09-09-2024, 01:54 PM	#3
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,474 Thanks: 1,387 Thanked 1,667 Times in 1,086 Posts	My daughter has a folding plastic step stool in her boat. It breaks if you jump instead of easing onto it gradually, or if you put weight on your toe in the middle instead of flatfoot to spread the load. It will slide if the surface is wet and you don't step squarely.

09-09-2024, 03:21 PM	#6
tummyman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 845 Thanks: 261 Thanked 698 Times in 246 Posts	We bought this as we had no way to get down from the side of our boat. Works fabulous. Can hold up to 500 pounds, etc. etc. Everyone in the family uses it and it is also a spare seat for one of the grandkids. Tip it upside down and it can be used as a tote. https://www.zoro.com/vestil-1-step-p...ctid=248708719