Steve W Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 I was perusing the threads as I do at work when I need a break and saw a thread talking about Thrillsbe's boarding ladder. I'm trying to figure out an unobtrusive solution and watching this video makes me think this looks pretty good. I did a Google search and found this video. The end of the video showing the fisherman falling overboard hits home. I think a boarding ladder is an essential piece of safety equipment and this looks pretty good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2WVZfNBTGM And the Manufacturer's page: http://www.garelick.com/Compact-Eez-In-II-Transom-Ladder And I couldn't find the weight but Amazon's shipping weight is 7.1 pounds, which seems promising. Ultimately, it's pretty expensive (about $180) and I prefer to make stuff myself, but I can't think of a better solution. It also requires a 13 degree transom angle so I'll need to figure out a way to reverse that on my boat, but that shouldn't be too hard. Don, have you used yours and what do you all think? And finally, I've started a new thread because I couldn't find much on this. I'm open to other ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oyster Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 You can create a mounting wedge on the back side of the face plate to deal with the transom angle as long as you have room inside of the boat when its collapsed inside. Just plan according and maybe mount it low enough to deal with the upward angle when going back in. Amazon has it a wee bit cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Steve, There is this one that I like and found on the net that you can make yourself. It looks like it is from the Philippines or Thailand. I like it for it's simplicity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Vacanti Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Steve, There is this one that I like and found on the net that you can make yourself. It looks like it is from the Philippines or Thailand. I like it for it's simplicity. That ladder is described in an article on the Duckworks Magazine website, http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/06/columns/rob/index5.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Hey Steve, Don's computer crashed so he asked me to reply about his boarding ladder. He says: "I haven't tested it yet, due to cool water temps. I can take photos and post them early next week, when I'm up and running again." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Steve, next time I build I am considering mounting one of the ladders intended for mounting UNDER a swim platform, only mounted in a water tight compartment a few inches above the water line. The idea is that when retracted the ladder is inside the boat and mostly out of site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blkskmr Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Dear all, The Flying Scott Class has a mandatory mounting rope on their transoms. They have two eyes at either side of the transom. They tie a rope from one to the other. The rope is slack and hangs down to near the bottom gudgeon. The rope is between the rudder and the transom. To remount, grab the rope. Then reach for top of transom. Put foot in rope and step up. It is not easy, but easier than climbing aboard without an assist. Also it is minimal build and interference. Climbing up into a boat is always hard. I will try this first. if it does not work out, no wood was injured in the process. Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Finally, I got some action photos of my Garelick EZ-in boarding ladder. It works great. You just need to be careful where you place it, so it clears both the seat top and seat side. (I continue to have problems posting iPhone photos taken in the Portrait orientation. Sorry!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Tiger Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Don, I feel your pain. I don't even have a computer, it was this dumb phone I HAD to upgrade to what got me on the net and onto this forum. I can't post portrait shots, either, but landscapes are just fine. Luckily, I'm a terrible phoneograpger (is it still a photo?) anyway, though, so I don't think my art suffers from it. Well, maybe not art, but vision. Your new boat sure is pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Here you go. Boat looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted May 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Thrillsbe.....I'm glad to know it worked out, because I bought one and it certainly isn't cheap. It was delivered last week. This weekend I fitted it to my fake transom I made to create to figure out the motor mount. Other than the fact I have to make a wedge adapter to change the angle of the mount, I think it will work well. In the Mark IIIs just outside the longitudinal bulkhead opposite the motor mount seems like a good spot. I'll post my plan when its finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmosSwogger Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 I ordered one as well, thanks for the pictures Don. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Here is an interesting variation to the emergency ladder theme. https://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?cat=144&item=48460&intAbsolutePage=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wile E. Coyote Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 I made something like this: http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/13/chest/apr/index.htm#.WH_LivkrJhE But I have yet to test it. I see you can buy something like this too: http://www.davisnet.com/product_documents/marine/manuals/1466_IM_SwimStirrup.PDF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnjost Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 This is the ladder on the stern of my CS17. It works well (flips up when not deployed). I have successfully used it to board after a planned swim. It too, is a Garelick. http://www.garelick.com/Stainless-Steel-Transom-Ladder-Step-19512. Observe the rating (275lbs max). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dunn Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 I have a Garelick like David's on my CS20. I have not used it. I suppose I should try it sometime in the water. It has been on my boat for 8 or 9 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt S. Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Dave and someone else on this forum made a ladder out of rope and PVC for the steps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Mine is cut-offs from my halyards and a teak tread. It is mounted on the inside of the top of the transom and is rolled up and held with rubber bands hanging on the inside of the transom. When deployed the step is just below the bottom of the boat. Boat is covered up while I use the shed for my latest project, so no pictures. Simple, works and nothing mounted on the outside of the transom. Some one here gave me the idea, I just designed mine to fit the boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt S. Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 http://messing-about.com/forums/topic/10020-spindrift-12-in-so-caobservations/ Graham mentioned he has one of these for his EC22 and that it pushes forward as he climbs up. There's a technique to climbing rope ladders. If you want it not to push forward, climb up the side of it or loop your legs around it so that your feet contact it from the back as you climb the front. This will balance the forces so that the ladder doesn't just push forward. I would use the latter technique in this case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 I bought mine online from Fisheries Supply. We used it to go for a dip this past summer, and it works like a champ. It is nearly invisible, when not in use. That's what I really like about it. It's probably the most expensive solution ($200), but it is the slickest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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