Any recommendations on 6 foot plus swim ladders?

[SailRedemption]

We have a folding wooden ladder similar to the one in the first picture that my uncle had in storage for ages. I just need to put the curvatures on the sides and figure a way to mount it to our toe rail. The other two pictures were from a guy that built it homemade on Sailing Anarchy. It's an idea if you didn't want to go with metal.. Attachment 187288

[mako]

Nice wood ladder! Hardwood is heavy but easier for most people to fabricate. Sure looks pretty.

Btw as I mentioned earlier, I like to design my ladder angled out about 10 degrees. It makes using it more comfortable and also most small boats heel a bit when climbing up.

[valhalla360]

Originally Posted by Var Korall

Not to create an argument, but I disagree with Valhalla360's comment about centerpost design being better 'even barefoot.' Without the sideposts it is very easy to get injured when your bare foot slips off the step on a centerpost ladder.

Never had an issue with this...

I have had people have an issue getting their foot in the first step of an enclosed ladder.

[hpeer]

Originally Posted by SaulTeaDog

theglo, I recently discovered that the Up-n-Out emergency/boarding ladders are back in production after a five year absence. You might have seen some attached to marina docks. I first saw them at a boat show years ago and was impressed with the design and quality. Their longest ladder is 7 feet. I will be purchasing a bulwark mounted ladder from them once I get back to my boat to take measurements. They show you what measurements they need and how to arrive at them on their website.



www.scandiamarineproducts.com

I’m wanting to buy one of their ladders but others had had trouble with the company.

I’m wondering how you made out. Did you get your ladder?

[SaulTeaDog]

Originally Posted by hpeer

I’m wanting to buy one of their ladders but others had had trouble with the company.

I’m wondering how you made out. Did you get your ladder?

Sorry hpeer but I haven't contacted them. Their phone number is: 218.722.7837

[theglo]

Originally Posted by hpeer

I’m wanting to buy one of their ladders but others had had trouble with the company.

I’m wondering how you made out. Did you get your ladder?

I still haven't checked this off my to do list either.

[SailRedemption]

Happy with our Mystic after 3 months in the Bahamas and counting.