RIB Boarding Ladder

[Puffin]

I am looking for a boarding ladder for my 6m RIB, there is no room on the transom so need one that goes over the tubes and that will fold away when not in use. Spotted these in this months PBR magazine. Has anyone had any experience of them?

Paul

The Pontoon & Dock Company: Up-n-Out Dinghy Ladders

[Nick Hearne]

I have the 2 step one of these Folding Ladder for Inflatable Dinghy | online at compass24 | 117542 works well and a better price.

[kerny]

Been thinking of getting one of these myself, easy to fold away under a jockey seat or anchor locker.

Rib step inflatable boat dinghy boarding ladder for ringo wakeboard water ski. | eBay

[Nasher]

I made room for one on the transom by sectioning it through the middle and welding it back together.

It's wide enough for a booted foot.

Nasher.

[Nick Hearne]

Originally Posted by kerny

Been thinking of getting one of these myself, easy to fold away under a jockey seat or anchor locker.

Rib step inflatable boat dinghy boarding ladder for ringo wakeboard water ski. | eBay

This will just swing up under the boat when you climb up it

[colcreate]

Originally Posted by Nick Hearne

This will just swing up under the boat when you climb up it

Not ideal I agree and I wouldn't buy one, but perhaps it's down to technique feet on the rung and knees on the pods then pull up and straighten legs?
Prefer shiny stainless myself, single pole with pegs either side for using with fins.

[Festinghouse]

ive made two of these Rope Ladder | How To Tie An Rope Ladder| Bait Presentation Knot and have them permanently fixed to either side of my frame. yes they swing under the boat when using them, but with only a little practice they are really easy to use.

[kerny]

Originally Posted by Nick Hearne

This will just swing up under the boat when you climb up it

Blimey Nick it ain't that hard if you want easy just stand on the engine leg and trim yerself up then.

[Nick Hearne]

Originally Posted by kerny

Blimey Nick it ain't that hard if you want easy just stand on the engine leg and trim yerself up then.

Ok it's not hard, but then I have never found it hard to just pull my self in over the tubes, but if you are trying to make it easy why buy something that will swing under the boat and pinch your feet to boot?

[kerny]

Originally Posted by Nick Hearne

but if you are trying to make it easy why buy something that will swing under the boat and pinch your feet to boot?

Cos its cheap Seriously though, if its for regular use like diving or snorkelling fair point but for m.o.b. or emergencies I don't see a problem with it. Better than nothing and easy to store

[SPR]

I got this for my RIB

Bainbridge Marine > Transom Ladder 3 Steps Folding L74cm

S.

[Bushrider]

Here is another nice one :
Armstrong Nautical Products RIB Boarding Ladders

[Oli.]

Originally Posted by Bushrider

Here is another nice one :
Armstrong Nautical Products RIB Boarding Ladders

Ive seen this on the Ribeye I demo'd, its a nice bit of kit, but I just dont like the fittings thats are stuck on the tubes - fugly!
I presently have the webbing ladder solution, which I used on my old V520, it was fine for me, but the wife and my young kids didnt like it, as it kicks under the boat. So I too am looking for a better solution for the Brig when it turns up

[J@mes]

Originally Posted by Oli.

Ive seen this on the Ribeye I demo'd, its a nice bit of kit, but I just dont like the fittings thats are stuck on the tubes - fugly!

I am also after a ladder and yes that does look a nice one apart from the fugly stuck on fittings as you say. However it does look like that ladder would easily work without those fittings in place?! Surely if some rope was used and attached to a suitable anchor point inside a rib then it should work fine?!

Also I wonder how much that ladder is?!

[Jeff]

In the days of a better £:$ rate I bought one of these - superb construction, works (and still does) with an 18st blubberman, folds nicely to store between the tubes and A frame >>> but very pricey
A friend with room in their suitcase returning from holiday would be a boon


St. Croix Folding Ladder for Inflatable Boats

Jeff

[Nick Hearne]

Originally Posted by J@mes

I am also after a ladder and yes that does look a nice one apart from the fugly stuck on fittings as you say. However it does look like that ladder would easily work without those fittings in place?! Surely if some rope was used and attached to a suitable anchor point inside a rib then it should work fine?!

Also I wonder how much that ladder is?!

If you are going to do that buy one of these!
Folding Ladder for Inflatable Dinghy | online at compass24 | 117542

[J@mes]

Originally Posted by Jeff

In the days of a better £:$ rate I bought one of these - superb construction, works (and still does) with an 18st blubberman, folds nicely to store between the tubes and A frame >>> but very pricey
A friend with room in their suitcase returning from holiday would be a boon


St. Croix Folding Ladder for Inflatable Boats

Jeff

Wow thats expensive but looks nice!

Originally Posted by Nick Hearne

If you are going to do that buy one of these!
Folding Ladder for Inflatable Dinghy | online at compass24 | 117542

Yes the bigger 3 step version looks good value for money at £50, I am very tempted to get one!

[Bigtalljv]

i purchased a St croix here in the states and it got favorable reviews from my family and friends.

Jason