Wanted: Swim Ladder

Shaved Fish · 03-28-2007, 01:46 PM

Looking for a aluminum swim ladder similiar to the ones that are welded on the Custom Weld boats. Does anyone know where I can get one? I called Motion Marine and Duckworth; both m were very nice over the phone, but very expensive. Thanks

Bob Johnson email: rjohn37@msn.com

Beefcake · 03-28-2007, 07:44 PM

Are you looking for just the flip-up step or a full platform / ladder? I recently bought a flip-up step that welds to my offshore bracket. Clemens had one available that I think was from CustomWeld, but I ended up ordering one from Idaho Boats through Browns landing because it is a couple of inches longer. Cost was about $200.

Shaved Fish · 03-28-2007, 09:28 PM

Thanks for the reply. To be honest I'm not sure which model will work best. I've got a 1991 Duckworth Magnum with a Berkley jet. Every year the boat seems to get higher - I can't figure it out. I saw a Custom Weld with a swim ladder but it was attached to the swim step. I don't have a swim step, only the swim platform, similiar to your offshore bracket. Duckworth wants $180.00 for their aftermarket. It just seems like a lot of money for something that I'm not sure will work.

FISHON67 · 03-31-2007, 08:26 AM

Shaved Fish,

What about something like what 98ramtough added to his boat? Just the ladder part attached to your existing swim platform.

Click here for 98ramtough's thread: http://www.ifish.net/board/showthrea...ep#post1225261

I added a similar swim step to the back of my Alumaweld except I also added a grab bar down the side for support. I was shocked :shocked: when I got the cost estimate, however the first time I watched my 10 year old climb out of the water without any problems it was worth every penny. No more bruised knees.

Shaved Fish · 04-02-2007, 10:29 PM

Fishon - thanks for the pics. I email Idaho Boats about their version, but didn't get a reply. I'll call them and let you know how it goes. Yours looks real nice. Thanks for the input. SF

hetchy · 04-03-2007, 05:36 PM

My boat came with a Armstrong Nautical ladder. Thats the same company that makes the outboard brackets and deck hatches that came on my boat. Good quality stuff.

http://www.armstrongnautical.com/ladders.htm