Boat Ladders
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- Garelick®15" W Aluminum 1-Step Rounded Adjustable Foot Rest (27516)15" W Aluminum 1-Step Rounded Adjustable Foot Rest (27516) by Garelick®. This product is designed to help you and your friends get on board easier and faster. It is durable and lightweight, so it can withstand lots of abuse, while being...Heavy duty wrap around aluminum extrusion with brushed anodized aluminum finish and teak treadsProvides added comfort for multiple users at helm$386.20
- Garelick®15" W Black Aluminum 1-Step Foot Rest (27315)15" W Black Aluminum 1-Step Foot Rest (27315) by Garelick®. This product is designed to help you and your friends get on board easier and faster. It is durable and lightweight, so it can withstand lots of abuse, while being easy to...Specially designed for marine applicationsProtected from rust and corrosion$192.29
- Garelick®2-1/2" L x 1-3/4" W Stainless Steel Ladder Shur-Loc (76000)2-1/2" L x 1-3/4" W Stainless Steel Ladder Shur-Loc by Garelick®. 2 Pieces.This product is designed to help you and your friends get on board easier and faster. It is durable and lightweight, so it can withstand lots of abuse, while...Bracket mounts to hull or deck for attaching Garelick/EEz-In latch type boarding ladders and cockpit stepsAllows permanent or temporary mounting$30.55
- Garelick®23-1/2" H Stainless Steel 3-Step Telescoping Transom Ladder (19683)23-1/2" H Stainless Steel 3-Step Telescoping Transom Ladder by Garelick®. This product is designed to help you and your friends get on board easier and faster. It is durable and lightweight, so it can withstand lots of abuse, while...Folds down and telescopes into waterSelf-locking brackets hold ladder secure against transom$178.73
- Garelick®32-1/2" H Aluminum 3-Step Retractable In-Transom Tube Ladder (19700)32-1/2" H Aluminum 3-Step Retractable In-Transom Tube Ladder by Garelick®. This product is designed to help you and your friends get on board easier and faster. It is durable and lightweight, so it can withstand lots of abuse, while...Compact EEz-In II Transom LadderHelps provide Unassisted Re- boarding$312.49
- Garelick®34" H Stainless Steel 3-Step Telescoping Sport/Diver Ladder (19626)34" H Stainless Steel 3-Step Telescoping Sport/Diver Ladder by Garelick®. This product is designed to help you and your friends get on board easier and faster. It is durable and lightweight, so it can withstand lots of abuse, while...7" standard folding gudgeonsEasy Boarding for swimmers or divers with fins and heavy gear$407.91
- Garelick®34-1/2" H Stainless Steel 4-Step Telescoping Transom Ladder (19684)34-1/2" H Stainless Steel 4-Step Telescoping Transom Ladder by Garelick®. This product is designed to help you and your friends get on board easier and faster. It is durable and lightweight, so it can withstand lots of abuse, while...Folds down and telescopes into waterSelf-locking brackets hold ladder secure against transom$191.23
- Garelick®38" H Aluminum 3-Step Sport/Diver Ladder (19803)38" H Aluminum 3-Step Sport/Diver Ladder by Garelick®. This product is designed to help you and your friends get on board easier and faster. It is durable and lightweight, so it can withstand lots of abuse, while being easy to carry and...Angled design for stair-like ease of boarding2 1/4" diameter center vertical allows easy use of diving gear$341.70
- Garelick®4-1/2" L Aluminum Ladder Standoffs (99000)4-1/2" L Aluminum Ladder Standoffs (99000) by Garelick®. 2 Pieces.This product is designed to help you and your friends get on board easier and faster. It is durable and lightweight, so it can withstand lots of abuse, while being easy...Supports ladders against hullFits traction molded poly step$20.95
- Garelick®43" H Stainless Steel 4-Step Folding Pontoon Hook Ladder with Deck Mounting Cups (12350-21)43" H Stainless Steel 4-Step Folding Pontoon Hook Ladder with Deck Mounting Cups (12350-21) by Garelick®. This product is designed to help you and your friends get on board easier and faster. It is durable and lightweight, so it can...Folds down to 4 steps; hooks fold and ladder stows in locker underneath furnitureSturdy design with overrail hooks for easy boarding$198.85
- Garelick®48" H Aluminum 4-Step Sport/Diver Ladder (19804)48" H Aluminum 4-Step Sport/Diver Ladder (19804) by Garelick®. This product is designed to help you and your friends get on board easier and faster. It is durable and lightweight, so it can withstand lots of abuse, while being easy to...Angled design for stair-like ease of boarding2 1/4" diameter center vertical allows easy use of diving gear$461.28
- Garelick®50" H Aluminum 4-Step Pontoon Hook Ladder with Shur-Loc (15240-G)50" H Aluminum 4-Step Pontoon Hook Ladder with Shur-Loc (15240-G) by Garelick®. This product is designed to help you and your friends get on board easier and faster. It is durable and lightweight, so it can withstand lots of abuse,...For use at pontoon side gate or transomVinyl sleeves on verticals protect pontoon$154.57
- Garelick®15" L x 18" W Outboard Swim Platform with 1-Step Ladder (19535)15" L x 18" W Outboard Swim Platform with 1-Step Ladder by Garelick®. This product is designed to help you and your friends get on board easier and faster. It is durable and lightweight, so it can withstand lots of abuse, while being...For use on outboard TransomsOne stainless wrap around rail and one underside support rail, reversible$356.55
- Garelick®15" L x 18" W Outboard Swim Platform with 2-Step Ladder (19537)15" L x 18" W Outboard Swim Platform with 2-Step Ladder (19537) by Garelick®. This product is designed to help you and your friends get on board easier and faster. It is durable and lightweight, so it can withstand lots of abuse, while...For use on outboard transomsOne stainless wrap around rail and one underside support rail, reversible$285.52
- Garelick®19" L x 18" W Inboard/Outboard Swim Platform with 2-Step Ladder (19546)19" L x 18" W Inboard/Outboard Swim Platform with 2-Step Ladder (19546) by Garelick®. This product is designed to help you and your friends get on board easier and faster. It is durable and lightweight, so it can withstand lots of...Two stainless wrap around railsDurable HDPE platform is pre-drilled for easy assembly$341.27
- Garelick®19" L x 18" W Outboard Swim Platform with 2-Step Ladder (19536)19" L x 18" W Outboard Swim Platform with 2-Step Ladder (19536) by Garelick®. This product is designed to help you and your friends get on board easier and faster. It is durable and lightweight, so it can withstand lots of abuse, while...One stainless wrap around rail and one underside support rail (both 1" (3cm) diameter, Reversible)Durable HDPE platform is pre-drilled for easy assembly$317.19
- Garelick®33-1/2" H Stainless Steel 3-Step Telescoping Under Swim Platform Ladder (19643)33-1/2" H Stainless Steel 3-Step Telescoping Under Swim Platform Ladder (19643) by Garelick®. This product is designed to help you and your friends get on board easier and faster. It is durable and lightweight, so it can withstand lots...Designed for under platform use - stows easily and compactlyIdeal for installations under swim platforms or under the deck on bow or side of pontoon boats$259.03
- Garelick®34-1/2" H Stainless Steel 3-Step Telescoping Over Swim Platform Ladder (19616-61)34-1/2" H Stainless Steel 3-Step Telescoping Over Swim Platform Ladder by Garelick®. This product is designed to help you and your friends get on board easier and faster. It is durable and lightweight, so it can withstand lots of abuse,...Steps - Fold out and over, telescope down easilyCompact stowage - Steps fold over flat on platform$152.19
- Garelick®34-1/2" H Stainless Steel 3-Step Telescoping Under Swim Platform Ladder (19623-61)34-1/2" H Stainless Steel 3-Step Telescoping Under Swim Platform Ladder (19623-61) by Garelick®. This product is designed to help you and your friends get on board easier and faster. It is durable and lightweight, so it can withstand...Steps telescope down easilyLadder slides up, under platform for stowage$217.03
- Garelick®45-1/2" H Stainless Steel 4-Step Telescoping Over Swim Platform Ladder (19617-61)45-1/2" H Stainless Steel 4-Step Telescoping Over Swim Platform Ladder by Garelick®. This product is designed to help you and your friends get on board easier and faster. It is durable and lightweight, so it can withstand lots of abuse,...Steps - Fold out and over, telescope down easilyCompact stowage - Steps fold over flat on platform$282.96
- Windline®Sport/Diver Ladder Transom Mount (DLB-3)Sport/Diver Ladder Transom Mount by Windline®. Included with purchase of DL-3X and DL-4X. Slide pin used to secure ladder when in use. Can be used with DLB-2 to mount under platform. This product is designed to help you and your friends...Unique and reliable solution for your watercraftPrecisely engineered using up-to-date technologies$77.61
- Windline®35" H Stainless Steel 3-Step Telescoping Under Swim Platform Ladder (SM-3X)35" H Stainless Steel 3-Step Telescoping Under Swim Platform Ladder (SM-3X) by Windline®. Deep reach into water with 3 stainless steel steps with plastic treads telescope under platform. Windline main asset is our ability to custom...Unique and reliable solution for your watercraftPrecisely engineered using up-to-date technologies$346.93
- Windline®39" H Stainless Steel 3-Step Telescoping Under Swim Platform Ladder (UP-3X)39" H Stainless Steel 3-Step Telescoping Under Swim Platform Ladder (UP-3X) by Windline®. Comfortable, easy boarding. 3 electropolished stainless steel steps telescope under platform. Includes quick lock nylon strap and mounting...Unique and reliable solution for your watercraftPrecisely engineered using up-to-date technologies$287.35
- Taylor Made®StepSafe™ 19.5" W x 49" H Aluminum 2-Step Dock Step Hand Railing (47201)StepSafe™ 19.5" W x 49" H Aluminum 2-Step Dock Step Hand Railing by Taylor Made®. This product is designed to help you and your friends get on board easier and faster. It is durable and lightweight, so it can withstand lots of abuse,...Made in The USASpecially designed for marine applications$116.55
- Taylor Made®StepSafe™ 22" L x 18" W x 11.5" H White 1-Step Dock Step (47100)StepSafe™ 22" L x 18" W x 11.5" H White 1-Step Dock Step (47100) by Taylor Made®. Molded in durable U.V. resistant Polyethylene, the dock steps are offered in three different tread step models. On the top of each step, Taylor Made...Made in The USASpecially designed for marine applications$133.90
- Taylor Made®StepSafe™ 26" W x 58" H Aluminum 3-Step Dock Step Hand Railing (47301)StepSafe™ 26" W x 58" H Aluminum 3-Step Dock Step Hand Railing by Taylor Made®. This product is designed to help you and your friends get on board easier and faster. It is durable and lightweight, so it can withstand lots of abuse,...Made in The USASpecially designed for marine applications$136.81
- Garelick®2.75" W x 3.62" H x 2" D Transom Mounting Extension Shim (99181)2.75" W x 3.62" H x 2" D Transom Mounting Extension Shim (99181) by Garelick®. Extends ladder 2" farther from the transom. Used with face plate and 10 degree poly spacer (99180) included with ladder. Made of stainless steel, 2.75" W x...Specially designed for marine applicationsProtected from rust and corrosion$62.17
- Garelick®2.75" W x 3.62" H x 3" D Transom Mounting Extension Shim (99184)2.75" W x 3.62" H x 3" D Transom Mounting Extension Shim (99184) by Garelick®. Extends ladder 3" farther from the transom. Used with face plate and 10 degree poly spacer (99180) included with ladder. This product is designed to help you...Specially designed for marine applicationsProtected from rust and corrosion$88.24
- Garelick®Sport/Diver Ladder Mounting Brackets (99180)Sport/Diver Ladder Mounting Brackets by Garelick®. 3 Pieces.This product is designed to help you and your friends get on board easier and faster. It is durable and lightweight, so it can withstand lots of abuse, while being easy to...Specially designed for marine applicationsProtected from rust and corrosion$77.01
- Perko®8-3/4" x 3-1/4" Chrome Plated Zinc Alloy Step Plates (1325DP1CHR)8-3/4" x 3-1/4" Chrome Plated Zinc Alloy Step Plates (1325DP1CHR) by Perko®. Designed and built in America to the highest specifications, superior Perko marine grade products are thoroughly evaluated for safety, appearance and function....Designed to strict industry standards for unmatched qualityRigorously tested to have minimal environmental impact$49.25
If you and your crew often enjoy going into the water for a swim or a dive, then a boat ladder will be a truly irreplaceable piece of equipment for you to have. Allowing you to comfortably get off the boat as well as board it from inside the water or from a dinghy, boarding ladders are a must-have for recreational vessels. Available on the market in a multitude of styles and sizes, relatively easy to install and really affordable, boat ladders are must-have pieces of equipment.
A boarding ladder is engineered to allow boaters to easily get in and out of the water from the swim step or the deck of your vessel. To make the latter an easy and enjoyable task to cope with, boat ladders must be positioned and installed correctly. Firstly and most importantly, the boarding ladder should be located in such a way that it does not interfere with the turning of the drive or outboard. Secondly, the properly mounted boat ladder should extend well under the surface of the water to make climbing up easy. Typically, a comfortable boarding ladder has up to three rungs underwater.
There is a number of boarding ladder types commonly used by boaters depending on the specific parameters of the vessel they own. Among these types are transom ladders, removable ladders, over-the-gunwale ladders, platform and swim step ladders. Transom ladders are a common choice for sailboat owners, while their construction allows the ladder to be hinged up and down, perfectly matching the general look of the pushpit. Removable ladders are secured to your vessel's hull or deck with the help of brackets with keyhole slots inside. This allows to remove the ladder for storage when it is not use.
Many owners of powerboats typically choose swim step ladders. This kind of boarding ladder hangs down from the swim steps of your boat. Underneath the water, the ladder usually contracts or folds up on top of the step. These ladders typically have no more than 2-3 steps, while owing to their construction, they already extend lower than the side of your boat. Over-the-gunwale boat ladders are used for small sailboats or runabouts and may differ in their size and looks as to be compatible with the width of your gunwale. Pay additional attention to the material the ladder is constructed of (plastic, stainless steel, aluminum) and the type of steps it uses.