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05-06-2011, 06:00 PM
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Senior Member
City: Tin Can Bay, Queensland, Australia
Vessel Model: Cheoy Lee, Trawler
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 171
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Boarding Steps
My boat has a lot of freeboard (about 3 ft above marina pontoon) and as such I need a set of step to get aboard from the marina pontoon
At the moment I have a set of wooden steps that are very heavy with a step at 1 ft and 2 ft
I am looking for something portable that I can take with me and use at other marinas
What do others use inthe way of steps that are light and portable??
*
Allan
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05-06-2011, 06:43 PM
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Guru
City: Cowichan Bay, BC
Vessel Name: Gray Hawk
Vessel Model: Defever 43 Offshore Cruiser
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 570
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RE: Boarding Steps
Ours is maybe a bit more elegant than this one but same general principle:
West Marine gunwale ladder
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05-06-2011, 07:03 PM
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Guru
City: Longboat Key, FL
Vessel Name: Bucky
Vessel Model: Krogen Manatee 36 North Sea
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,196
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Boarding Steps
We carry around these really light weight plastic steps....also is available with a decent handrail, but I wouldn't recommend it for persons that are not stable in walking unless you bolt it down. Not sure if something like this is available down under though.
(url)ttp://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path= 1%7C10391%7C296895%7C299253&id=1256109
-- Edited by healhustler on Friday 6th of May 2011 08:04:22 PM(/url)
-- Edited by healhustler on Friday 6th of May 2011 08:07:44 PM
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05-06-2011, 07:13 PM
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#4
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Guru
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 508
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RE: Boarding Steps
Go ahead and bite the bullet for a Marquipt Tide Rider. It won't hurt but for a few years. :--)
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05-06-2011, 07:38 PM
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Guru
City: Mooloolaba
Vessel Name: Flora
Vessel Model: Timber southern cray boat
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,859
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RE: Boarding Steps
Allan,
There is a neat little aluminium step ladder with big treads.
I think it is called a gorilla and Bunnings probably stock it.
If I can track it down I will let you know.
Heading back to TCB on Tues. May be with the gardner.
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05-06-2011, 08:32 PM
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#6
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Senior Member
City: Tin Can Bay, Queensland, Australia
Vessel Model: Cheoy Lee, Trawler
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 171
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Boarding Steps
Thanks Benn
I will be down Monday week
I hope the weather is better than it has been.
If you find a suitable ladder in your travels I can go via Hervey Bay and pick one up
Allan
-- Edited by AllanY on Friday 6th of May 2011 09:50:21 PM
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05-07-2011, 02:43 AM
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Guru
Vessel Name: Anastasia III
Vessel Model: Krogen 42
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,716
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RE: Boarding Steps
Easiest solution is a little folding stepladder, 3-4 steps. Stable, safe, easy to pack. Inexpensive compared to the marine versions.
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05-07-2011, 03:14 AM
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Guru
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 22,553
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RE: Boarding Steps
Find a steel "milk crate".
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05-07-2011, 03:50 AM
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Senior Member
City: Tin Can Bay, Queensland, Australia
Vessel Model: Cheoy Lee, Trawler
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 171
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RE: Boarding Steps
FF
Unfortunately a milk crate is a bit small
If you look at the steps in the picture i posted the top step of the boarding steps is 2 ft and there is nearly another foot to the deck
A small step ladder is probably the answer i just need to find one with reasonable size treads
Allan
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05-07-2011, 04:20 AM
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Guru
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 5,036
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RE: Boarding Steps
The previous owners had a 2 step plastic unit that works pretty well. I only use it for launch day and haulout day. They formed an eye around one of the supports so there's a permanent 3/8 line and they tied that to one of the rails so they wouldn't lose them. Not too bad for being portable.
At my summer marina I use a home made storage/step unit that is fiberglassed over and painted..too heavy to be portable though.
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05-07-2011, 05:25 AM
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Guru
City: Mooloolaba
Vessel Name: Flora
Vessel Model: Timber southern cray boat
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,859
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Boarding Steps
Allan,
This is what you are looking for.
Now to find where to get it.
http://www.blythenterprises.com.au/little_jumbo.htm
Little Giant and Little Jumbo are available at Blackwoods
-- Edited by Tidahapah on Saturday 7th of May 2011 06:29:58 AM
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05-07-2011, 05:46 AM
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Guru
City: Cary, NC
Vessel Name: Skinny Dippin'
Vessel Model: Navigator 4200 Classic
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 5,841
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RE: Boarding Steps
We use one from K-Mart made by Rubbermaid. Stable, plastic, and folds up small enough to stow easily. Cheap too.
http://www.rubbermaid.com/Category/P...od_ID=RP091073
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05-07-2011, 10:52 AM
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Senior Member
City: Pacific Northwest
Vessel Name: Jacari Maru
Vessel Model: 2014 Ranger Tug R-27
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 359
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RE: Boarding Steps
The Little Jumbo is available at Amazon.com.
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05-07-2011, 11:10 AM
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Guru
City: Thibodaux, Louisiana
Vessel Name: Gumbo
Vessel Model: 2003 Monk 36
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 3,882
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RE: Boarding Steps
When cruising we use the folding Rubbermaid plastic ones referenced by Gonzo, they were on the boat when we bought it. A cord has saved it from the drink a couple of times. Not the sturdiest around but, knock on wood, so far no one has taken a tumble from it.
At home we have a non folding version screwed in to the dock.
Steve W.
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05-07-2011, 11:52 PM
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#15
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Veteran Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 45
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RE: Boarding Steps
Blackwoods are at 35 oak st Gympie* on the way to tin can bay.*** gordon.
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05-07-2011, 11:53 PM
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TF Site Team
City: Saltspring Island
Vessel Name: Retreat
Vessel Model: C&L 44
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,663
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RE: Boarding Steps
like this?
I saw steps like this on a 60' Monk McQueen, and had to have a set. about a day in the woodshop and a little help with making the bronze hangars, and voila!
The hangars slip behind a pair of cleats with the horns removed.* I have a set on each side of the boat, aligned with the openings in the rails.[img]download.spark?ID=924622&aBID=115492[/img]
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05-08-2011, 12:52 AM
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#17
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Senior Member
City: Tin Can Bay, Queensland, Australia
Vessel Model: Cheoy Lee, Trawler
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 171
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RE: Boarding Steps
Thanks Gordon and Benn
I'll check out Blackwoods prices first as they are renound for expensive pricing
Keith
I like your solution
Not sure how well it would work for me though
Allan
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