RecPro Marine Pontoon Boat Dock Heavy Duty Aluminum 3 Step Removable Boarding Ladder AL-A3
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It should fit if there is enough space at the deck's edge. It has anchor clips that allow it to be raised and stored on a pontoon boat.
No, I doubt it. It might work if you have a wood stair/ladder outboard of the pool with a wood "landing" over the top of the pool edge that reaches out over the pool edge. This ladder must be attached to two flat loops that are screwed into something substantial (2 screws each) to keep the screws in place. The loops are screwed into a wooden dock in the case of my pond. I'm curious if there's anything similar to hold the anchors in an above-ground pool.
Yes, you'll have to re-cut and re-cut the material. Each step should have a hole drilled in one end.
It would probably work well if the distance between the deck top and the pool bottom was 3'. A sturdy deck is required.
Selected User Reviews For RecPro Marine Pontoon Boat Dock Heavy Duty Aluminum 3 Step Removable Boarding Ladder AL-A3
From my fixed-height dock, I wanted to construct some shallow-water steps. I came across this ladder and decided to try it. It's ideal: sturdy and with a 5 1/2" step width that I like. Because it's so simple to remove and install, I can keep it dry on the beach when I'm not using it, preventing it from becoming slimy or stolen. The appearance, strength, quality of included hardware (all stainless), and ease of use of this ladder far exceeded my expectations. The seller followed up with an email to inquire about my satisfaction after the delivery arrived ahead of schedule. It's something I'd suggest to others.
It was simple to put the ladder together. It necessitated the use of a large socket. When attaching the bracket to the dock, I bought some extra flat washers for the bottom to ensure a more secure fit. I like how portable it is and how easy it is to take out and put away. I actually bought a second set of mounting hardware to use on another section of the dock when bigger boats come by.
Today, I got my three-step ladder. I assembled it and connected it to the dock in less than 30 minutes. My dock has a shallow water level, which necessitates the use of a three-step ladder. My wife's knees are in poor condition. We have a Wavewalker 700 kayak that we really enjoy. Getting in and out of the kayak is much easier with the ladder. Ladder has a solid and steady feel to it. Because I didn't want to crawl under my dock, I fastened the cleats to the deck with deck screws. Because I used deck screws rather than bolts throughout the deck, I also used plumbers tape (a metal strip with holes in it) to reinforce the fastening brackets and make the ladder slightly more difficult to steal. Despite its light weight, the ladder appears to be well constructed. The ladder takes and supports my 240-pound weight with no flexing or give. Another reviewer expressed dissatisfaction with the ladder because it yanked his deck boards up. Without seeing his deck, I can say that the issue is with the deck, not the ladder, based on my experience. I would give this product an 8-star rating if I could. The strength of the welds will be determined over time. However, on the first day of use, they appear to be in good shape.
This (3 step) was purchased to replace a drop down on our pontoon boat that had narrow steps that were causing us discomfort. This ladder's wide steps provide excellent comfort. The grip nuts are made of stainless steel, and assembly took only fifteen minutes. It's sturdy; I'm 260 pounds and it easily supports me. I wanted it to be able to tilt up while the boat was moving, so I made two nylon pieces to go on top of the loops that held it to the deck. The pieces are 1/2 inch thick, 1 inch wide, and 3 inches long. To keep the J bar in place, I used a longer bottom bolt.
Have a sturdy cedar dock, but a 200-pound climbing ladder will lift the boards into which the mountings are bolted. As a result, I added a 2x4 under dock that spans the mounting boards. There are no longer any issues with large people. In addition, I purchased two additional mountings so that I can easily move the ladder. Close to the beach with the grandkids or far out on the horizon for cross-country skiing. Swimming in the lake. The ladder is sturdy enough; just make sure your dock is as well.
These stairs are unbeatable in terms of price. For my canal home's floating dock, I needed a small set of stairs that could be removed easily. These are short enough to avoid hitting the canal's bottom at low tide, but long enough to allow one or two steps in the water to climb on. br>br>Despite the fact that it comes with all of the mounting hardware you'll need, depending on your application, I recommend sourcing your own. If the ladder does not sit flush against the edge of your dock (not a flaw of the ladder, but a potential conflict with some thick docks), there are also ways to improve its stability. I would buy this ladder again in a heartbeat.
The ladder hooks into loops that must be mounted with proper backing to avoid the bolt heads pulling through the material that the loops are mounted to. I have a composite deck on my dock and have had good results with wide washers. In fresh water, the ladder will not corrode. Depending on the water temperature, the color of the submerged part of the ladder will change over time. In our lake, there are very fine clay particles that have darkened the submerged areas. But that's not a problem because the darker color is hidden beneath the water and isn't noticeable.
This is a sturdy ladder. My purchase was a great success. The steps are nice and wide, and the railing is sturdy. Because my wife and children can easily get in and out of the boat, they enjoy going out on the pontoon even more. Three steps is the ideal height for us to pull up to go swimming. The hardware that was provided was the only drawback. It would have been preferable if the holes in the support plates had been a little larger to make installation easier. It was difficult to align the bolts with the holes in the plates perfectly. Apart from that, we look forward to having this enhancement to our lake life for many years to come!.
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