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Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Swim Ladder

Posted by jdiesel on 04/01/19 - 1:34 PM

I am looking for information about what swim ladders you use on your 13' Whalers. I have a 1966 13' Sport and have had a difficult time finding information about what swim ladders work the best on these boats. I'm open to portable/collapsible styles, as well as fold down/extending styles. Thank you for your help.

Posted by Stovebolt on 04/03/19 - 2:49 AM

Good morning, jdiesel -- I'm ... um .... in the same boat :) I need a swim ladder for my 16.5-footer. But not every outing.

I'm thinking something like this:

https://www.discountramps.com/boat-bo...t=Catchall

I'm guessing nothing works perfectly, so unless the experts have a better idea, I'm willing to gamble $40 on "probably good enough" for episodic use.

FWIW,
John

Posted by wrangler on 04/03/19 - 3:36 AM

I have a 17' Montauk and I use a Rescue Steps. It is a portable ladder.
It might work for your boat as it was designed for smaller boats, even kayaks.

www.rescuestep.com I ordered it from Amazon.

Posted by Phil T on 04/03/19 - 7:34 AM

Many 13' owners use a Garelick brand over gunnel telescoping ladder. If it has standoffs, you need to measure to see if they will contact the side. May be too low.
http://www.garelick.com/Gunwale-Board...der-System

Posted by jdiesel on 04/03/19 - 1:47 PM

Great feedback guys. Thanks for your input!