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I have a 1982 15' Sport, and recently purchased a JIF Telescoping Gunwale Hook Ladder - 3 Steps (AMRJ-EPV3). I like how it folds up in a small package and sits unobtrusively in the stern area when not in use. It opens and closes easily and is sturdy. The trick is finding the right spot to hook the ladder because, as you point out, the gunwale is pretty small and the placement of the standing arms on the ladder are a bit awkwardly low for our boats. The best spot I've found is one hook under the side rail and the other hook on the stern side of the rail. The standing arms are just at the bottom edge of the largest part of the gunwale. So it works, though fair to say, just barely. My kids can get on and off with little effort. I found it wasn't too hard for this 50-something year old body too.