Swim ladder

[FlimFlamII]

any suggestions for a swim ladder now that I mounted an engine on the stern?

 

[jssailem]

Maybe you can fit a small platform to the side of the motor.

 

[PaulK]

What about the fold-out steps people use on their masts? Buy Running Boards, Nerf Bars & Steps
Two or three would do it, and could go in a zig-zag pattern up to one side of the engine.

 

[jssailem]

I think there is a 4 step ladder often used by scuba diving sailors. Single pole with steps on either side, that is retractable. It might also work.

 

[Benny17441]

Where is the rudder?

 

[chip veres]

The platform Jssailem showed is even better if you add a 4-step telescoping ladder to it. Just provide a lanyard of bungie so it doesn't come loose when not wanted.

 

[jssailem]

Been thinking about that swim platform. Would be even better if you could create a way to fold it up when sailing.

 

[Sola Gratia]

Building on jssailem‘s idea, access at an angle may be nice.

on the other hand now that you’ve done the dirty deed you may as well double down with something like this! Could even fold it up!

 

[Mark Maulden]

I would drop it off the side..stay away from the prop

 

[FlimFlamII]

just ahead of the engine. it's a bit hard to see

 

[thinwater]

I built this narrow ladder for my Stiletto 27 using 1-inch square tube, starboard, and Seadog steps. The hinges are wider channel. A boat hook clamp holds it up, easy to pull down. There is no reason the ladder needs to be normal width. The stock ladder went over the side and was a pain.