Had the shake down cruise Saturday........

I think i will go off the side??

Off the back would be nice as boat won't tip when getting in.

But there is more room on the side.
 
Finally got a few pics of the swim platform yesterday -- better late than never, right?
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RAP, not sure of the measurement you need, the platform is 15" deep and the ladder is 15" deep when folded, but it hangs over the edge 1.5"s.

Gator, i used some large fender washers. if i were to doit again, i would rather use some large pieces of teak and get longer bolts.

The drawbacks to this ladder is they are kinda narrow(you can see where the old one step was bolted on) and when boading with fins, you have to take them off. Also when you are achored in shallow water and the step is down, it will dig in the sand when the boat rocks and weaken the platform. that is why i have the velcro strap, to hold it together when not needed.
 
mines a one step and Iam 290 lbs and I have no problem gettin in and out ..... the platform is supposed to be 4 to 6 inches from water....
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I am 324 # I hope it can hold me?? :o
 
flounder, i would stay with the 3 step, its really nice to be able to stand up and"walk" up to the platform.

lumber, with dive gear on the one step is too short , you have you knees up around your chin when you try to pull yourself up and you have no leverage.
 
Thanks for the measurements, Phat ...that 3-stepper works good on yours AND Pipe Dream's, so there oughtta be room on mine ... I'll have to measure :) ...

"Fins-On" boarding ladders are what Hammer's got on his (open sides) :D ...
 
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