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sweetcraft
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Initially Posted - 10/27/2005 :  00:53:46  Show Profile
After using the stock boarding ladder this summer for a swim ladder I wanted to add an extension to make it easier to climb aboard so I added on. Any suggestions for better method of adding on an extra length.
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 10/27/2005 :  08:58:15  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
eBay has a lot of different things of that ilk, you may get some ideas there. eBaymotors search this area
[url="http://motors.listings.ebay.com/Boats-Watercraft-Parts_Accessories-Gear_W0QQfclZ3QQfromZR11QQsacatZ26445QQsocmdZListingItemList"]boat accessories[/url]

This looks like it might bolt on as a folding extension
[url="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SWIM-GRID-MOUNTED-TELESCOPIC-STAINLESS-BOARDING-LADDER_W0QQitemZ4585076191QQcategoryZ26448QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]nice ladder[/url]
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StSimon
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Response Posted - 10/27/2005 :  14:51:43  Show Profile
Another option although not as easy or cheap as adding an extension would be to replace the ladder. I chose this platform and ladder combination. Once installed it will give me a more secure step over the rails and a little over 2 feet under the water with the bottom 3 rungs submerged. This is approximately an additional 10" over the original.

I ordered the parts from West Marine. The platform is part # 391294 for $89.99. The ladder is part # 5497060 for $154.99.
I chose the I/O ladder as it gives you two grab rails above.

3 coats of Cetol light and 3 coats of Cetol overcoat should protect it for some time. There was some concern as to whether it will interfere with the rudder but with some careful measuring we determined it wasn't a factor. The next step is to fill the 6 holes from the OE ladder and do some gelcoat repair before installing.








BTW, anyone in the market for a vintage 84 Catalina boarding ladder?
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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 10/27/2005 :  15:04:51  Show Profile
<font color="blue">Another option although not as easy or cheap as adding an extension would be to replace the ladder. I chose this platform and ladder combination ... - Andy</font id="blue">

Wow, Andy, that looks GREAT! Excellent idea!
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stampeder
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Response Posted - 10/27/2005 :  21:45:54  Show Profile
good find!
We'd appreciate it, if you could post a picture after you've completed your install.
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StSimon
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Response Posted - 10/27/2005 :  22:39:59  Show Profile
Will do.

I'm in the middle of upgrading/replacing most components on the boat. I'll post some pics of the swim platform soon and once I'm done with all the projects I was going to put some of them in the Tech Tips forum.

BTW, I just finished raising my mast singlehanded with my A-frame in the parking lot outside the shop. It makes it sooo easy I would have taken photos but I did it in the dark

What... no takers on my slightly used stock ladder?
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Stu Jackson C34
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Response Posted - 10/28/2005 :  00:06:53  Show Profile
Johnson Marine makes a clip on ladder extension.
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Ed Harris
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Response Posted - 10/28/2005 :  09:54:37  Show Profile
I believe I may be interested in your ladder!
Reply here or to:
ivyplantation@yahoo.com

Thanks!

Ed
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John P
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Response Posted - 11/02/2005 :  16:12:34  Show Profile  Visit John P's Homepage
That is exactly the ladder I am looking for to replace my stock '84

One more project added to the list!
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John P
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Response Posted - 11/02/2005 :  16:16:37  Show Profile  Visit John P's Homepage
I see that you at least added the pads to the ladder rungs. That was on my to do list if I did not replace the entire thing first!
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atgep
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Response Posted - 11/02/2005 :  17:39:01  Show Profile
What a great idea. It would also make a fantastic place to store an extra gas can. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Tom.
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StSimon
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Response Posted - 11/02/2005 :  19:25:15  Show Profile
To those of you who responded both in the forum and to my personal e-mail regarding my stock ladder,

I apologize for the delay. I will check with the shipping location tommorrow to see what it will take to ship it and contact each of you again to see if you are still interested.
Edited by - StSimon on 11/02/2005 19:27:00
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