Old Man proofing project #1

[7mm08]

It was hard to get into my boat the the two steps off the back...... not the guy I used to be. I got Capt Chris at Louisville Marina on Topside to install a four rung ladder. It was wider than the previous factory fiberglass cut out. He got a guy to cut and make it fit that obviously knew a thing or two about fiberglass and got matching color from Scout boats. Happy as a clam now

No before pics but will get an after pic tomorrow as I erased both sets.

 

[416wbymag]

I have been thinking about mounting a ladder off my javelin... I have had to climb in once... wasn't easy

 

[7mm08]

I have a swim platform off the back but I'm sure you could mount a bracket and then on of those Christmas tree ladders. You call off in cold water in the winter you have limited time to get back in.

 

[Gravey]

Looks good

 

[SilverFox]

I need one too...

 

[7mm08]

Worked great Sunday afternoon on Loudon!! I actually attached a short rope via the D rings ( tie down strap) that I put several overhand knots in to grip, and attached it with a caribener for quick on/off. Now you can use two arms like a real ladder to pull yourself out with.

I should have done this last winter and had it available for the entire summer. Loudon was 81 degrees Sunday at Prater Flats. PS. Big schoools of STRIPES busting up and for once I didn't take my flyrod. Oh well

 

[RUGER]

Looks great man.

 

[Takeum007]

I mounted a trailer type ladder on my Ranger boat,,,These are slightly expensive,,around $500 bucks but really keep you from falling or injuring yourself at the ramp....just be careful what your stepping n like alge,, can really hurt your knees if you slip,,,.

 

[Takeum007]

These are called Trick steps.... Great folks to deal with and very quality product,,,,