Ladders

jamesd2021 · 14 September 2021, 10:05

Hi all

I want to get a boarding ladder for my avon 620 but don't want one for the transom as I have an aux bracket 1 side and transducers other side.
Are the rope /fabric ones any good or can a platform be bought to attach to the a frame.
Thanks

Limecc · 14 September 2021, 11:04

Boarding a RIB From Shallow Water
Getting back into a RIB
Dive Ladder Ideas
Helpful threads.

Mount your transducer with epoxy inside the hull? Works for me, I've got a ladder one side of the transom and aux bracket the other.

Maximus · 14 September 2021, 17:28

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Originally Posted by jamesd2021

Hi all

I want to get a boarding ladder for my avon 620 but don't want one for the transom as I have an aux bracket 1 side and transducers other side.
Are the rope /fabric ones any good or can a platform be bought to attach to the a frame.
Thanks

Rick W on here had a nice option fitted from Ribcraft...have a look at his build thread or drop him a PM

vitalspark · 14 September 2021, 19:56

Hi J2021
I've installed one of these (three step version), as rope ladders will disappear under the tube towards the hull when you load them. The s-shape of these Osculati ladders compensate for this issue. I've mounted a simple rope eye around the A-frame to clip the ladder to when in use. The rest of the time it's mounted onto the A-frame using Velcro straps. Must be good as my wife, who is a fusy b...h is very happy with it, and it can happily cope with my 90kg mass.

https://www.force4.co.uk/item/Oscula...8aAl3KEALw_wcB

jamesd2021 · 15 September 2021, 11:12

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Originally Posted by vitalspark

Hi J2021
I've installed one of these (three step version), as rope ladders will disappear under the tube towards the hull when you load them. The s-shape of these Osculati ladders compensate for this issue. I've mounted a simple rope eye around the A-frame to clip the ladder to when in use. The rest of the time it's mounted onto the A-frame using Velcro straps. Must be good as my wife, who is a fusy b...h is very happy with it, and it can happily cope with my 90kg mass.

https://www.force4.co.uk/item/Oscula...8aAl3KEALw_wcB

would you have any pics of it mounted when its being used?

vitalspark · 15 September 2021, 11:33

Hi j2021
I'll have to set it up and get back to you later today.

jamesd2021 · 15 September 2021, 11:35

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Originally Posted by vitalspark

Hi j2021
I'll have to set it up and get back to you later today.

ah dnt go to that much effort. i was just curious.

Jeff · 15 September 2021, 12:36

https://floatyourboat.co.uk/product/...adder-4-steps/

Currently out of stock ,, but the mutts [emoji6]

vitalspark · 15 September 2021, 13:16

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Originally Posted by jamesd2021

ah dnt go to that much effort. i was just curious.

Too late, gone and done it but may be useful for others

Very lightweight but strong ladder and floats, should you be stupid enough, like myself, to drop it

jamesd2021 · 15 September 2021, 13:22

That's really good. And there's no damage to the tubes from the rope being dragged down on it like that when there's weight on it

vitalspark · 15 September 2021, 13:27

No issues with the rope at all. It's a dynema type weave and not abrasive in any way. When loaded the rope comes clear of the tube anyway as the ladder top pivots away slightly, assuming your anchor point on the A-frame is high enough.

mikew4 · 15 September 2021, 17:53

Barnet Marine sell a stainless fold down ladder that fits their A-Frame. I have one and rate it. With a fabricated bracket, would be able to make it fit your A-frame.