Tell me why i shoudlnt attach this ladder to my boat

georgewindsor

I want to attach this :

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071G7FHC1/ref=psdc_3398641_t2_B073QSTCCV

to the side of the boat. i really dont have room for it in the back of the boat.

why would this be a bad idea?

ssobol · Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2020 11:48 pm Post subject:

If it is backed up properly it should be ok. However, I don't know that the gunwales are wide enough for the mount. Also, when the ladder is stowed it flips over the top of the attach mounts. It would seem that this would stick over the gunwale and into the cockpit at an awkward angle.

Missynme · Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 10:16 am Post subject:

I have one mounted on the starboard side of my 22’. Works great. I go out alone and want a way back in if something goes wrong. Check my album for setup. I have a rope with a handle looped around it so I can deploy it from the water. Sometimes when tubing with the kids I forget it’s there but never broke it off yet.
Roger

Marco Flamingo · Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 11:07 am Post subject:

I have one on the transom of my 16 because I solo a lot. It required the fabrication of a support. If I put the kicker on that side, I can't use the ladder. Also, if the engine is turned all the way to that side, it interferes with pulling the ladder down. More photos in my album.

Mark

Peter & Judy · Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 11:33 am Post subject:

I have one of these attached to the bow of my boat on the port side. I put it there for two reasons. It allows me to climb in and out of the boat when we go ashore bow in. It might be useful in a rescue situation where I do not want to pick up the swimmer at the stern due to danger from the prop. So far it has been useful and I would recommend it. We also have a ladder that folds up under the stern swim step.

georgewindsor · Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 4:35 pm Post subject:

what did you guys use to mount it with? it came with a bolt setup, do you guys think i can screw into it with some 3/4inch screws and it will hold? (there are 4 screws )

ssobol · Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 4:58 pm Post subject:

SENSEI · Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 5:13 pm Post subject:

here is a pic of the Sensei that has that ladder mounted on the bow
you can get a better close up in the photo album
it is pic # 46 i believe

colbysmith · Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 8:20 pm Post subject:

I have that exact ladder attached to my bow. It is heavy duty and sturdy. Where I mounted it is pretty thick, but I did put some large fender washers in front of the nuts. I use it to get on and off the boat when I beach it. Colby