Solution for climbing up on deck
 

Any have s good solution for getting up on deck of sport boat without taking up to much space. I'm getting to old for this acrobatic stuff

Step stool
 

Was trying to make it look decent. Thought about extending swim ladder somewhere. IDK

On my VR 1 I go from the bolster to the dash to the deck.
Padraig

Same here. I figure I'm going mess up that bolster and slip at one point or another

Buy an Active Thunder and use the walk around.:D

I have a walkaround

You dont climb up on the deck...thats the womans job. Your job is to check out the veiw as she climbs up, then bends over to reach the bow cleat...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/aboc0xLffCLl98pk1I have a walkaround. Was thinking under the red center coverover the stair case or port passenger side. Some type of light ladder, out of the way

They should have molded steps in every boat to get up through center. I know some do

looking at the slot that the cabin top hatch goes into, a carpenter, welder, or other fabricator
could make a step ladder that slides into the slot all the way forward with the legs being on the cockpit floor.
this way the ladder leans forward and you have the consoles for support getting up and down

polished, painted to match, non skid on the steps tig welded aluminum or stainless
a t-top and or bolster base manufacturer could fab up something real nice


2002 Velocity 410 powerboat for sale in Ohio
Used 2001 Velocity 410, Lackawanna, Ny - 14218 - BoatTrader.com

yess

yeah been looking st that hatch. It has room under it. Where I could hide some kind of ladder

Something that slides in place is s good idea .

Lol . Maybe some folding steps. Aluminum or stainless with anti skid ??? Hmmm. Fold down almost flat. Bolt through side console wall. If I cant find it I can make it or modify something.

2 or 3 would work

Recessed might be easier

dont let her see this thread. Lol or your ass is grass.

I'm liking your idea a lot more. I could reinforce the wall inside with nylon , lexan ,plastic or wood and put D shaped pocket steps in. Thank you sir

If it already has some coring your good, just seal it well if the coring is wood. If not you could do something line running a piece a 3/4" coosa a little wider than the step holes, throw a layer or two of 1708 over that and cut your holes,

While I agree that it is the woman's job.....I worry that she might fall and break an arm or leg. Then I would have to do the ironing, cooking, dishes, vacuuming, lawn mowing etc.

Padraig

I have 2 of the larger folding steps mounted to the front bulkhead to get in and out of my bilge.

https://www.zoro.com/buyers-products...kaAkqCEALw_wcB

most likely its nylon or fiberglass. Not much wood in that boat. I have to look it over. I can have something cut in D shape out of stainless, polish it and finish the edges.

And you forgot about the good stuff that she may need arms and legs for:drool1:

I have one similar, from Northern Tool. Installed it after falling while doing bolster gymnastics.

Thosefolding steps are nice.
aluminum. How are they holding up?. Do they stay folded up while under way and has anyone gotten scraped by them. They look good with minimal work installing them

Wow that sucker is big. Like 6 x 7. Does it really weigh 5 lbs. Aluminum seems it would be lighter. Edges would have to be chambered or raised. Can you post a pic of the jumbo folding step mounted on your boat please? Thank you

post a pic please

post a pic please

Stupid comment

ROFLMFAO.

Padraig

They do stay up because every time I need to use them, I have to fold them down.


I don't have any pics of them. I won't be back to the boat for a week or two. Sorry

like that looks neat

Or a Fountain, then put up with all the bchit about the tiny cockpit. Beats picki'n your azz out of the creek.

I loved the steps on my Y2K. I could practically run up these steps.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...9639af4d54.jpg