Swim ladder?

Submitted by ADKdude on Wed, 08/03/2005 - 10:16
Hi, I was thinking of installing a swim ladder, will I have trouble with the main sheet snagging it?
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Nope, it folds flat against the stern.

Submitted by FS5546 on Wed, 08/03/2005 - 12:10.
Nope, it folds flat against the stern.

Excellent, I'm getting one then!

Submitted by ADKdude on Wed, 08/03/2005 - 13:34.
Excellent, I'm getting one then!

There also is one (comprised of metal wire with a step) that can

Submitted by Transom on Wed, 08/03/2005 - 13:55.
There also is one (comprised of metal wire with a step) that can be attached to the rudder. I've had this one. It is light weight, doesn't get in the way of anything, but it does take a little extra to get back up.

buy the deck handle too, worth the $ and effort

Submitted by takenaflyer on Wed, 08/03/2005 - 19:12.
buy the deck handle too, worth the $ and effort

The rope "Always Ready Boarding Ladder" sold by Flying Scot Raci

Submitted by rlarson on Wed, 08/10/2005 - 20:49.
The rope "Always Ready Boarding Ladder" sold by Flying Scot Racing is not, in my view, a good solution as a swim ladder. It is quite difficult to use, especially since the natural place to grasp the boat when using it is the top of the rudder, where the stainless steel edges are actually rather sharp. Ouch! We bought one, and our kids simply could manage with it. I'm going to remove the rope ladder and get one of the telescoping kind sold by Flying Scot Inc, along with the boarding handle.

A concern I had with this was weight.

Submitted by sailfast85 on Wed, 08/15/2007 - 15:23.
A concern I had with this was weight. I am a pretty big guy and was concerned it may not hold me. What do you think?

Most of our club has them, and there is a variety of weights.

Submitted by sawyerspadre on Fri, 08/17/2007 - 21:46.
Most of our club has them, and there is a variety of weights. I think the grab handle ships with it when you buy from FS Inc. My kids love it, and I find it quite strong. The mainsheet will not catch on it. Measure carefully when you install it and you will have no problem. We have had some folks in our club find that the swim ladder is invaluable in getting back in the boat after a capsize, or accidental dunking. Phil Scheetz FS 4086

Phil Scheetz

FS 4086

Fleet 163, Nockamixon Sail Club

I just installed a swim ladder but couldn't use the first 2 hole

Submitted by shugart5372 on Sun, 09/16/2007 - 12:19.
I just installed a swim ladder but couldn't use the first 2 holes because landed on a sloped surface underneath where the wood block transitioned to fiberglass....this position would not work for the washer/nut to hold the forward most bolt. So I recommend somehow seeing if your hole position is Ok first. Great quality products though. Positioning the swim ladder and sketching around the brackets for hole positions was a trickly job for my wife and I...better go by the instructions (with the ladder in stowed up position). Jim

Oops, excuse me, the two misplaced holes I was referring to were

Submitted by shugart5372 on Sun, 09/16/2007 - 12:21.
Oops, excuse me, the two misplaced holes I was referring to were for the Grab Rail, not the swim ladder. Hope that is clearer.