Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Stowable swim ladder
Posted by Binkie on 06/26/08 - 7:57 AM
#1
I`m looking for a stowable, collapsible swim ladder I can use on my 13 footer.
Recommendations?
rich
Posted by joninnj on 06/26/08 - 6:07 PM
#2
Rich,
I haven't seen on of those in a long time. I do have with one which came the family first boat, a 1959 Starcraft falcon... BTW, My parent bought this boat... just to qualify and it was starting to get old when we got it...:D
Garlick make something that folds but it is still bulky. I have seen the rope based ones... They are lousy... Hard to use.... I would keep eyes open on ebay, bet you will find one.
Edited by joninnj on 06/26/08 - 6:16 PM
Posted by CES on 06/26/08 - 6:23 PM
#3
I too am looking for a small ladder. I seem to have seen a single step ladder that will mount on the 13's transom. I am not sure where I saw that one....please advise if anyone knows where to find one.
Thanks.
Posted by blannie on 06/30/08 - 4:09 AM
#4
Hi Guys
When West marine don't have anything I usually find something here at
http://www.whitworths.com.au/main_searchresults.asp
They are an Australian co. (Sorry your dollar not so good there any more) but have a look at the TREM Boarding ladder, basically it just clips over the gunwale of the boat anywhere and pulls off to stow...
hope this heps
Paul
Posted by Phil T on 06/30/08 - 7:27 AM
#5
Bink -
Are you looking for the type that goes over the gunnel with hoops or that clips in to brackets?
Hook over type
Edited by Phil T on 06/30/08 - 7:31 AM
Posted by flippa on 06/30/08 - 12:04 PM
#6
I recently mounted a dive ladder on my Outrage that is removable. It has a single verticle post with three steps & clips into a bracket on the transom.
This setup works great, but you need a place to stow the thing when not in use.
I will attach a picture later tonight when I get home.
Posted by flippa on 07/10/08 - 8:38 AM
#7
Rich
Here is the ladder & bracket assembly I mounted on my outrage. It makes a huge improvement to getting in the boat with dive gear; no more crawling up into the boat. It is a little tight getting up so close to the engine, but there were not too many options for this boat. I am not aware if BW ever had a factory ladder setup.
I was pleasantly surprised how dry & solid my transom is when I mounted the bracket. There are a bunch of ugly repairs present, and I was not sure what I would find when drilling into it. Just for the record, that is not my fiberglass repair; the boat needs some (OK, lots of) love wrt the cosmetics.
Posted by flippa on 07/10/08 - 8:40 AM
#8
I mounted the ladder bracket to the inside of the splash well.
Posted by gerobertson1 on 07/10/08 - 8:44 AM
#9
I found these videos online a few months ago. They test a number of different ladders.
US Boat Foundations #1 Ladder
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejnBBMHie-A
You can find other ladders they tested on this page.
http://www.youtube.com/user/BoatUSFoundation
Posted by Binkie on 07/10/08 - 9:47 AM
#10
flippa, You have the ultimate ladder, but I don`t think a ladder of that type would work on a 13 footer.
rich
Posted by Turpin on 07/14/08 - 12:01 AM
#11
I have a ladder that i just completed made from pvc ( the thick wall pipe). I could send pics if you like. It will support my 175lbs. Works great, custom fit and easy to make!!!!
Posted by Turpin on 07/14/08 - 12:03 AM
#12
i forgot to mention that i have a 13 footer.
Posted by MW on 07/14/08 - 3:01 AM
#13
I had the foldable "Hook" type of ladder for the 15' sport, the problem was that the "stand off's" would go under the hull, so it did not work well.
mw
Posted by Binkie on 07/14/08 - 3:52 AM
#14
Turpin,
I would like to see pictures of your PVC ladder. Cheap and easy to build, won`t scratch the boat, sounds like a good idea.
rich
Posted by CES on 07/14/08 - 5:29 AM
#15
Me too!
Posted by Turpin on 07/14/08 - 5:53 PM
#16
I'm having trouble uploading the images. I followed what direction I could find but it didn't work. I will post instructions for ladder if you would like email me and I will get the pictures to you esquire50@verizon.net
Posted by Binkie on 07/15/08 - 4:59 AM
#17
Turpin,
Put your pictures on PhotoBucket, and then transfer them by Direct Link, Copy and paste them here. don`t forget to type in [url] and [/url] before and after the link.
rich
Posted by Turpin on 07/15/08 - 4:57 PM
#19
That didn't work to well
Posted by Turpin on 07/15/08 - 5:00 PM
#20
go to my personal page to see the pictures (don't ask why I didn't do that in the first place)
Posted by Binkie on 07/15/08 - 6:32 PM
#21
Wow, thats a good idea. Really simple too. will the sched. 40 pipe hold 210lbs? What did you use for the thingies that hold it off the boat?
rich
Posted by Turpin on 07/15/08 - 7:32 PM
#22
don't know how much wieght it will support, i made it double thick (pipe inside pipe) but the weak link is the joints, it feels fairly or just as solid as the aluminum ladders that i have been on. the standoffs were made from aluminum disc that I made however a padded bar would work just as well. the padding was nothing more than dense foam window weather stripping (home peel and stick kind) the standoffs attach a snap on tee that I found at Lowes (don't know what it's really used for) the snap on tee is threaded at the joint the snap on tee makes stand off adjustable. I kept my ladder short to help keep it more rigid and probably stronger the total length is about 30 inches, i'm 6'0" and had no problem using it.