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Little swim step instal
Kelliray	#1  Posted on 10/15/20 - 12:54 PM
Member Posts: 8 Comments: 0 Joined: 10/14/20	I’m going to put a little swim step ladder on my sport 15. Any body have an idea how to attach and seal to the transom?
biggiefl	#2  Posted on 10/16/20 - 6:53 AM
Member Posts: 890 Comments: 4 Joined: 05/08/06	Don't do it, buy a ladder. There is no real way to properly attach one with through bolts,etc. 24 Whalers so far....
Phil T	#3  Posted on 10/16/20 - 8:25 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	15 Sport owners typically select these two types: Install either a swim platform with a folding ladder like this: http://www.martinmarinedesign.com/SWI...tform.html Or a use an over-gunnel telescoping hook ladder like this: https://www.wholesalemarine.com/3-ste...78815.html 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
biggiefl	#4  Posted on 10/16/20 - 10:02 AM
Member Posts: 890 Comments: 4 Joined: 05/08/06	What they do not show is how it is attached. The one on my 18' they scooped out the foam to through bolt it correctly at the dealer. Now I have to fix that mess. 24 Whalers so far....
Phil T	#5  Posted on 10/16/20 - 12:48 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	I spoke to Ray Martin, owner of Martin Marine Design. "The upper four bolts are all through bolted. Lower four are screwed into transom. Lower bolts don't see much tension since all of the weight is carried by the upper through bolts." Properly sealed with marine sealant, I don't see an issue. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
biggiefl	#6  Posted on 10/19/20 - 8:31 AM
Member Posts: 890 Comments: 4 Joined: 05/08/06	No pressure when climbing up or down on lower bolts....what about catching air and landing? That is a LOT of stress on the lower lags. 24 Whalers so far....