Ideas on swim ladder..?

Dragonfly · Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 10:28 pm Post subject: Ideas on swim ladder..?

Hello, We are working on the 16 that we bought. Does anyone know where we can get a Swim platform with a ladder? Not sure where to look for one at . LOL Thanks..Tracy& Larry

jennykatz · Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:31 am Post subject: swim platform

West marine will have it also you can google it and come up with some marine stores on line the only problem is shipping

thataway · Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 5:27 pm Post subject:

I have added several of the outboard bracket type of one side swim steps and ladders. You can get them from one to 3 steps. I do OK with a single step, and a good hand grip high up on the transom. West Marine is a source; as is the internet.

patrick and linda · Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 5:41 pm Post subject:

hello tracy and larry,
i checked out your album looking for pictures of the 16', didn't see it so, take some pictures and show us what you're working on. always fun watching improvements and alterations. i did notice the picture of the mg on the pontoon boat, very interesting, including the lamp post.
thanks
pat

ps: looks like your boating takes you to many places. congrats on that!

Capn Jack · Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 5:58 pm Post subject: Ladder for 16'

Hi,
Take a look at the ladder I put on Pocket Yacht. It extends well below the water for easy access, yet folds and stows out of the way. I especially chose it because of the high hand holds. So many ladders have nothing to hold onto when you exit the water.

Jack CoolSmile

Dragonfly · Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 9:32 pm Post subject: Photos..

Ok so here are some photos with the boat as is from Charlie. I cleaned her up a bit just vacuuming and wiping her down. Larry has been working away on the outside cleaning the bottom . He's been power washing and using some hull cleaner on it. I will take more photos of what he has done already. Can't hardly wait to see her all clean as new again ! I will keep ya posted. Razz

dotnmarty · Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 11:01 pm Post subject:

I sometimes wish I had a swim ladder, not for swimming but rather for a place to stand and put on the muffs when moored in salt water for a week or longer. Also good for changing a prop in an emergency, I guess. But I'd probably just use the kicker if I bent or lost the prop. For getting in the boat after swimming I step on the Permatrim. (Make sure the engine is off!)