Boarding ladders for a DE?

[backman]

Northern Bay 36', currently with a swim platform that I am going to remove this winter.

I considered a door, but after thought have decided not to add that complexity as I only fish recreationally and have no intererest in giant fishing. I still need to solve the boarding from the water problem for those summer swim days.

On my previous boat with similar 2' freeboard I used a 3' West Marine ladder which got the job done, albeit with a variety of complaints from woman and children! Garelick and others sell a 48" stainless ladder which will improve on what I have.

Anyone use boarding ladders vs doors on a DE without a door and have any advice or other alternatives I might wve missed?

 

[F/V First Team]

I just toss a rope over the side with some loops tied in it.
But then again I stay inside the boat and just grab her leg as she is trying to swing back aboard.

Maybe something like this would work?

Marine Depot Swim-Step Telescoping Ladders - Stainless Steel - Boarding Ladders - Deck & Hull Hardware - Downwind Marine

 

[tunamojo]

Get two or three of these....
Bronze Boarding Steps for sale. Buy your Bronze Boarding Steps today.

 

[backman]

Thank you - exactly what I was looking for!. Stick 2 of those beneath my existing ladder and I'm all set...

 

[Raider Ronnie]

I just toss a rope over the side with some loops tied in it.
But then again I stay inside the boat and just grab her leg as she is trying to swing back aboard.

Maybe something like this would work?

Marine Depot Swim-Step Telescoping Ladders - Stainless Steel - Boarding Ladders - Deck & Hull Hardware - Downwind Marine

You grabbing her leg to help in or keep out

 

[F/V First Team]

*innocent look*

 

[DBM]

I understand from a fishing perspective why you wouldn't want the swim platform, but if you are just fishing recreationally and not chasing the big boy, why not leave the swim platform. My wife and kids love ours.

DBM

 

[tunaorlater]

Another option to what tunamojo posted

Stainless Steel 316 Folding Mast Step with Diamond Tread Pattern

 

[backman]

just dawned on me that stainless is a must as this will be below the water line. Bronze would need to be bonded.

 

[PBianculli]

Would a removable Armstrong ladder work? The type that slides in a fixed bracket.

 

[capecodda]

Larry,

Using this...not deluxe, but gets the old folks in the boat.

EEz-In REMOVABLE PONTOON BOARDING LADDER WITH STAINLESS STEEL SHUR-LOC CATCH MOUNTING HARDWARE - Garelick EEz-In

 

[El Mar]

So Larry.

What did you end up mounting 5 years ago?


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[cb34]

Northern Bay 36', currently with a swim platform that I am going to remove this winter.

I considered a door, but after thought have decided not to add that complexity as I only fish recreationally and have no intererest in giant fishing. I still need to solve the boarding from the water problem for those summer swim days.

On my previous boat with similar 2' freeboard I used a 3' West Marine ladder which got the job done, albeit with a variety of complaints from woman and children! Garelick and others sell a 48" stainless ladder which will improve on what I have.

Anyone use boarding ladders vs doors on a DE without a door and have any advice or other alternatives I might wve missed?

I went with a custom T bar ladder that comes up curls around and drops right into my rod holder . Ladder supports us with full dive gear . Can not post pic on this site

 

[Brooksie]

Never a problem fishing with this one. If I am alone and fall over, I can get back in. Have one just like it for sale if interested.