swim ladder

[Jeff Prideaux]

Does anyone who has attached a swim ladder to a 216 have any photos along with some instructions of how you installed it? I've searched the archives but I didn't see any photos. I prefer to have a ladder attached to the swim step on the transom that is always reachable in case of a man overboard event...ThanksApparently, a telescoping 4 step ladder like the windline might be a good choice. A spacer plate would be needed with perhaps through holes drilled through the transom swim step...

 

[Lamar Sumerlin]

Photos of swim ladder

I can send you photos of my telescoping swim ladder if you send me your e-mail. I can be reached through the Hunter 216 owners page.

 

[Jeff Prideaux]

thanks

Thanks, I received your pictures and instructions.I now understand better the mounting procedure. I didn't realize that there is a hollow space inside the transom swim step (accessible form inside the boat)... and that is where you put the backing plates with the nuts and washers... Now my only choice is whether to get a three step or a four step ladder. It seems that the 4-step may be beneficial for when the boat is on the trailer where the end of the ladder could rest on the ground relieving some stress on the transom. Or does the nature of the telescoping ladder mean that having the end on the ground won't relieve any stress because the ladder is not rigid?

 

[Lamar Sumerlin]

Three step vs four step ladder design

In response to your question, both ladders collapse downward so it is possible the 4 step ladder could be better if it does rest on the ground for boarding the boat on land. I suspect the reason most people would buy the 4 step ladder over the 3 step ladder is that it would be easier to climb onto if one was in the water. For example, it would probably be easier for small children to use the 4 step ladder than the 3 step since they have relatively short legs.

 

[Jerry]

Added Swim Ladder

Jeff,I disliked the motor mount in the center of my H216. So I moved it to the port side using the exact same pre-drilled holes on one side and refastened with new stainless bolts and back spacers. Then I installed a 2-step telescoping ladder on the starboard side. After adding some non-skid tape to the stern platform, I now have a motor mount that is easy to reach and the ability to get in and out of my boat easily with the ladder. I also added a boom-kicker and that works great as well.Jerry

 

[Jeff Prideaux]

moving motor mount

I've also considered moving the motor mount over to make more room for a swim ladder. I'm glad someone else has already tried it. This gives me something else to think about.