We have been looking to add to our boating options

[seanmclean]

Haven't checked in this thread for a while, congrats on the new vessel! Can't wait to see how it comes along given the awesome job you did with the Ben.

 

[zipper]

Ordered a new 4 step ladder for the Cat. The old, non collapsible ladder was an ugly beast and almost useless. The old one below is/was mounted on the starboard hull. Too much weight abaft from dinghy/motor, gear, more gear and the 50+ gallons of water that leaked into the "airtight" compartment behind the stairs and that inspection plate. Don't get me going on someone's placement of that plate. Should have been on the riser above that tread or below in this picture. It will be relocated and the tread will be repaired. I am digressing....anyway, the ladder hardware leaked, no backing plate and moved all around. Putting the new one on the other (port) hull for docking, most likely on starboard/helm side.
Looked around at many 300-400# rated ladders for $150-200+. I am trying cheap this time. We will see if it holds up to its 600# rating. A 900# one from another company had a warning about frequent returns on amazon, but this one had none, so I am going to give it a try.
Fyi...it does not look like this any more. Been cleaned up a bit.


Cheap 4 step ladder

I know, too cheap to be any good! Gonna find out. It can be returned if not completely satisfied.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Ordered a new 4 step ladder for the Cat. The old, non collapsible ladder was an ugly beast and almost useless. The old one below is/was mounted on the starboard hull. Too much weight abaft from dinghy/motor, gear, more gear and the 50+ gallons of water that leaked into the "airtight" compartment behind the stairs and that inspection plate. Don't get me going on someone's placement of that plate. Should have been on the riser above that tread or below in this picture. It will be relocated and the tread will be repaired. I am digressing....anyway, the ladder hardware leaked, no backing plate and moved all around. Putting the new one on the other (port) hull for docking, most likely on starboard/helm side.
Looked around at many 300-400# rated ladders for $150-200+. I am trying cheap this time. We will see if it holds up to its 600# rating. A 900# one from another company had a warning about frequent returns on amazon, but this one had none, so I am going to give it a try.
Fyi...it does not look like this any more. Been cleaned up a bit.
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Cheap 4 step ladder

I know, too cheap to be any good! Gonna find out. It can be returned if not completely satisfied.

Theres a review there from a person that says it supports their 320# … If that’s true it should hold up okay.