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Old 07-21-2008 | 05:33 PM
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Hi guys.. kind of embarrassing question but here goes..

my ladder (one step) is very high and being pleasantly plump ( 300 lbs) I feel I am going to break it right off my swim platform.. anyone ever see any neat ideas on how to get up on that bad boy.. I raft in 3 ft usually..

I thought about one of those collapsable stools.. just looking for other ideas..
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Old 07-21-2008 | 05:48 PM
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They make collapsable 2 and 3 step ladders.
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Old 07-21-2008 | 09:30 PM
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Have you tried blowing up the Twinkie factory?


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Old 07-21-2008 | 11:13 PM
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That's funny right there!!!
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Old 07-21-2008 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by MOBILEMERCMAN
They make collapsable 2 and 3 step ladders.


My boat came with a 3 step ladder. Sooo much easier to to get up on.




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Old 07-22-2008 | 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Intruder88
Hi guys.. kind of embarrassing question but here goes..

my ladder (one step) is very high and being pleasantly plump ( 300 lbs) I feel I am going to break it right off my swim platform.. anyone ever see any neat ideas on how to get up on that bad boy.. I raft in 3 ft usually..

I thought about one of those collapsable stools.. just looking for other ideas..
Not embarrassing, dude! Don't let the salad eaters here give ya crap! I feel your pain. I have no ladder to get back up into mine and I have some weight on you! That collapsable stool sounded like a good idea. I've also been known to use the tie bar on the drives for a little boost if needed. However I have a feeling that except for Twinkie jokes, the salad eaters won't have much in the way of useful advice. I've seen ladders that hook on over the side that looked useful. Check Overtons and West Marine.
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Old 07-22-2008 | 06:53 AM
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Just buy a telescoping 3 step ladder and be done with it.
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Old 07-22-2008 | 07:17 AM
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I have a rope ladder that you can hang on a cleat. it is very long, folds up, and cheap. I got it at wal mart... does the job for me
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Old 07-22-2008 | 11:47 AM
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There is a ladder made that has just one upright with multiple steps. It fits in a socket that mounts to the boat. It is removable when not in use. They make them in different lenths to suit your needs. They are very nice and support a bunch of weight. Don't be embarressed, I'm not petite either. I will have to look for the ladder as I don't remember who makes it. Nortech uses it on some of their boats. It is not cheap, but it is very nice and worth the money. I'll look for it.
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Old 07-22-2008 | 11:52 AM
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http://www.boatersworld.com/product/...ciboat-ladders

I have the 3 step. hang it off when need it, store it in the engine comparment when running. Very sturdy. Supports 400 lbs
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