Before I run out and buy some teak to make 'em myself, has anyone found an aftermarket product that you can add to the stainless tubular transom ladder rungs so they become flat. My feets are gettin' old. Garelick makes on that's 15" wide, but this ladder is 18".
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Teak steps
I got some for my last boat from Thaiteakmarine.com. They were high quality but it takes awhile for shipping.
I got some for my last boat from Thaiteakmarine.com. They were high quality but it takes awhile for shipping.
Plastic ones from West Marine.
Yehudi: West Marine sells some plastic ones that clamp on with s.s. clamps. They are about 5-6" wide and you would need one or two per step depending on how much of the step you want to cover.
Yehudi: West Marine sells some plastic ones that clamp on with s.s. clamps. They are about 5-6" wide and you would need one or two per step depending on how much of the step you want to cover.
Plastic Teak
I finally had three 18-inch steps made for me by PlasTeak. I do not plan to have one at the top or bottom on my H37C. I was going to make them myself like I did the handrails. But I do not own a good router or the $25. bullhead bit required to make that nice half-round cut on the bottom. The plastic teak would have cost about $30., the three steps were $50. They will make any length and there are three colors to choose from: light teak, dark teak, and offwhite. Caution, the steps are not round all the way to the end. They are flattened where they are welded so a groove has to be made on the bottom at the ends. Most boat companys that install these steps at the factory just drill and tap the top of the step. I drilled all the way through because I will feel more secure with thru-bolts. Line up the holes vertically with the ground, not in line with the side rails. I will do the winch pads with 1/2" by 9" plastic teak and there will be no more varnishing!! www.plasteak.com
I finally had three 18-inch steps made for me by PlasTeak. I do not plan to have one at the top or bottom on my H37C. I was going to make them myself like I did the handrails. But I do not own a good router or the $25. bullhead bit required to make that nice half-round cut on the bottom. The plastic teak would have cost about $30., the three steps were $50. They will make any length and there are three colors to choose from: light teak, dark teak, and offwhite. Caution, the steps are not round all the way to the end. They are flattened where they are welded so a groove has to be made on the bottom at the ends. Most boat companys that install these steps at the factory just drill and tap the top of the step. I drilled all the way through because I will feel more secure with thru-bolts. Line up the holes vertically with the ground, not in line with the side rails. I will do the winch pads with 1/2" by 9" plastic teak and there will be no more varnishing!! www.plasteak.com
I made mine with real teak
I made mine iwth real teak. To attach them to the ladder I used tube clamps made by Parker the fluid power company. They cost about $1.00 per pair and last longer than the $7.00 ones they sell at West Marine etc. Once you have installed them, the first time you climb the ladder in bare feet you will love them!!!
I made mine iwth real teak. To attach them to the ladder I used tube clamps made by Parker the fluid power company. They cost about $1.00 per pair and last longer than the $7.00 ones they sell at West Marine etc. Once you have installed them, the first time you climb the ladder in bare feet you will love them!!!
Great Teak Step Source
Last June I was able to obtain 6 teak steps for my 37-C for approx $65 from Tom Rohlf ph (920) 568-0417. His email address is: trohlf@charter.net
Last June I was able to obtain 6 teak steps for my 37-C for approx $65 from Tom Rohlf ph (920) 568-0417. His email address is: trohlf@charter.net
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Attaching PlasTeak steps.
Colin used clamps for his real teak steps according to his post. I had the rails drilled through by a shop with a drillpress. I have drilled a lot of stainless and it is hard to get a straight hole without clamping in a drill press. I will bolt with stainless 1.5" bolts with acorn nuts. Because the plastic teak compresses it acts as it's own lock washer. I will post some pics next week.
Colin used clamps for his real teak steps according to his post. I had the rails drilled through by a shop with a drillpress. I have drilled a lot of stainless and it is hard to get a straight hole without clamping in a drill press. I will bolt with stainless 1.5" bolts with acorn nuts. Because the plastic teak compresses it acts as it's own lock washer. I will post some pics next week.
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