sleek1

Anyone know who makes the stock ladder for a 2001 353 Fastec? Mine came with no ladder and I'd like to replace it. I did a search but couldn't find it.

sleek1

Anyone?

formuladude312

Check with magicfloat, He should be able to help or call Formula

silent lucidity

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Is it the same as a 97 312 fastech? that goes up on the swim platform under tha hatch?
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sleek1

Well I found out the ladder that should be on the boat is a custom tri fold, part #8498. Retail is $896 Anyone have a used one in good shape?

formula206ls

Try Hi-Tec Stainless in Michigan

sleek1

I got a new ladder from my local dealer. I installed it, but the bottom steps fold forward (down/in towards the transom) as opposed to aft or up when stowing the ladder, is this correct? How do your ladders hinge when stowing?

sdodson1

You must have done the same thing I did this passed weekend! I will never count on someone else to put it up. I was able to fix mine. I got lucky.

427 larry

sleek1, Yes, that is the way they are.. We don't, even use the ladder on ours, for that reason, it sucks!. Poor design. I liked the one, on my 303 much better.

sleek1

Thanks for the replies, I was starting to feel I had inept mechanical skills. One last question, am I supposed to put silicone or something in the bolt holes to keep water from penetrating the swim platform or is that overkill?