boarding ladders

[kachina33]

Hi we have a Hans Christian 33 and are trying to find a solid stainless boarding ladder that will fit the rail of the HC. Any ideas out there.

Thanks
s/v KACHINA

[Mike OReilly]

Hi kachina33, beautiful boat. Take a look at these ladders. I installed one on our double-ender, and am completely happy with it. It stows away easily, is very solid when in use, and best of all, can be triggered from the water level, so doubles as an emergency ladder.

Up-N-Out Marine Ladders - Boat Ladder Models

It's a bit pricey, but well worth it.

P.S. I have no connection to the company, other than being a satisfied customer.

[Cotemar]

Mystic Stainless Foldaway

MYSTIC STAINLESS & ALUMINUM : THE FOLDAWAY

[kachina33]

Thanks Mike,
I will take a good look at the sight. The HC has a toe rail that is not flush and hard to configure a ladder over. There are brackets on the starboard side which a ladder was connected to but have not been able to find the right one.

[ReMetau]

We have a teak folding ladder for our HC 33.

[kachina33]

Are there any other pics of the ladder and attachements. Was it custom made for the boat?
Thanks

[Mike OReilly]

Originally Posted by kachina33

Thanks Mike,
I will take a good look at the sight. The HC has a toe rail that is not flush and hard to configure a ladder over. There are brackets on the starboard side which a ladder was connected to but have not been able to find the right one.

The up-n-out has a number of different attachment options. Our toe rail is quite large. I had a hard time finding anything that would work well, yet be easily storable. One attachment for the ladder incorporates slides on the jib T-track. That's how we attach ours.

The company is small, so the owner was open to working with his clients to make each installation work.

[slowshoes]

Originally Posted by Cotemar

Mystic Stainless Foldaway

MYSTIC STAINLESS & ALUMINUM : THE FOLDAWAY

This is a great ladder - I've had mine for over two decades. Take a look at the website for pics of the mounts. They slide onto the genoa track - they're simple and effective. The only downside to this ladder? - keep a box of tissues handy when you price it out.

[barnakiel]

I like what you can see on dive boats - sure they know what they want.

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