Boat Ladders
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Dock Edge®20-1/2" H Polyethylene 4-Step Flip-Up Roto Molded Dock Ladder (2064-F)20-1/2" H Polyethylene 4-Step Flip-Up Roto Molded Dock Ladder (2064-F) by Dock Edge®. Tough and durable, this roto-molded ladder swings up and out of the way, locking in place when not in use. Will not corrode with exposure and will not...Specially designed for marine applicationsProtected from rust and corrosion$342.88 - Dock Edge®20-1/2" H Polyethylene 4-Step Flip-Up Roto Molded Stand-Off Dock Ladder (2084-F)20-1/2" H Polyethylene 4-Step Flip-Up Roto Molded Stand-Off Dock Ladder (2084-F) by Dock Edge®. Tough and durable, this roto-molded ladder swings up and out of the way, locking in place when not in use. The Stand Off roto-molded ladder...Specially designed for marine applicationsProtected from rust and corrosion$393.51
- Patriot Docks®14"-20" H Aluminum 2-Step Marine Stair (10922)14"-20" H Aluminum 2-Step Marine Stair (10922) by Patriot Docks®. Aluminum shoreline and dock stairs make lake access easy and safe. The stairs feature extra wide and extra deep non-slip steps that measure 24" wide by 5.5" deep. The 7"...Stylish design, top quality, and enduring valueBuilt to bring exceptional durability and functionality$261.56
- Patriot Docks®21"-27" H Aluminum 3-Step Marine Stair (10923)21"-27" H Aluminum 3-Step Marine Stair (10923) by Patriot Docks®. Aluminum shoreline and dock stairs make lake access easy and safe. The stairs feature extra wide and extra deep non-slip steps that measure 24" wide by 5.5" deep. The 7"...Stylish design, top quality, and enduring valueBuilt to bring exceptional durability and functionality$304.25
- Patriot Docks®28"-34" H Aluminum 4-Step Marine Stair (10924)28"-34" H Aluminum 4-Step Marine Stair (10924) by Patriot Docks®. Aluminum shoreline and dock stairs make lake access easy and safe. The stairs feature extra wide and extra deep non-slip steps that measure 24" wide by 5.5" deep. The 7"...Stylish design, top quality, and enduring valueBuilt to bring exceptional durability and functionality$346.93
- Patriot Docks®35"-41" H Aluminum 5-Step Marine Stair (10925)35"-41" H Aluminum 5-Step Marine Stair (10925) by Patriot Docks®. Aluminum shoreline and dock stairs make lake access easy and safe. The stairs feature extra wide and extra deep non-slip steps that measure 24" wide by 5.5" deep. The 7"...Stylish design, top quality, and enduring valueBuilt to bring exceptional durability and functionality$392.37
- Patriot Docks®42"-48" H Aluminum 6-Step Marine Stair (10926)42"-48" H Aluminum 6-Step Marine Stair (10926) by Patriot Docks®. Aluminum shoreline and dock stairs make lake access easy and safe. The stairs feature extra wide and extra deep non-slip steps that measure 24" wide by 5.5" deep. The 7"...Stylish design, top quality, and enduring valueBuilt to bring exceptional durability and functionality$435.06
- Patriot Docks®46" H Aluminum 4-Step Dock Ladder (10827)46" H Aluminum 4-Step Dock Ladder by Patriot Docks®. Patriot Docks universal aluminum 4 step ladder is at a 90° vertical and has 16-1/2" W textured non-slip steps. Large looping handrails provide a safe entry from the water. Ladder is...Stylish design, top quality, and enduring valueBuilt to bring exceptional durability and functionality$227.13
- Patriot Docks®Rear Leg Kit for Freestanding Stairs (10930)Rear Leg Kit for Freestanding Stairs by Patriot Docks®. The Free Standing Stairs Rear Leg Kit includes two aluminum support leg assemblies (46" long with bases) that allow the 4-Step, 5-Step and 6-Step Stairs to be converted into free...Stylish design, top quality, and enduring valueBuilt to bring exceptional durability and functionality$70.16
- Techstar®Rotomolded 5-Step Wide Flip-Up Heavy Duty Stair Step Ladder (DL-5)Rotomolded 5-Step Wide Flip-Up Heavy Duty Stair Step Ladder (DL-5) by Techstar®. Color: Sandstone. TECHSTAR'S™ 5 Step Dock Stairs are ideal for aging seniors, young children and families with dogs. These stairs fill with water when...Heavy-duty molded handlesGradual incline for an easy walk up onto the dock$399.00
- JIF Marine®5-Step Pontoon Folding Hook Ladder5-Step Pontoon Folding Hook Ladder by JIF Marine®. 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...Installs instantly with plastic cup mountsFolds and locks for compact storage$136.61
- Dock Edge®5-Step Fixed Dock Ladder with Handrails5-Step Fixed Dock Ladder with Handrails by Dock Edge®. 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...Specially designed for marine applicationsProtected from rust and corrosion$196.98 - $368.55
- JIF Marine®4-Step Folding Deck Ladder4-Step Folding Deck Ladder by JIF Marine®. 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 move. The...Installs instantly with EHD flush mountsFolds down to 4 injection molded steps$219.99
- JIF Marine®3-Step Sport/Diver Ladder3-Step Sport/Diver Ladder by JIF Marine®. 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 move. The...Easy boarding for swimmers or divers with fins & gearDual 1.25" center post design, angled mount for stair-like usability$260.69
- JIF Marine®5-Step Gunwale Hook Ladder5-Step Gunwale Hook Ladder by JIF Marine®. 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 move. The...Specially designed for marine applicationsProtected from rust and corrosion$103.73 - $160.04
- JIF Marine®3-Step Slide-Up Dock Ladder3-Step Slide-Up Dock Ladder by JIF Marine®. 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 move. The...Specially designed for marine applicationsProtected from rust and corrosion$362.99 - $410.29
- Garelick®2-Step Cockpit Ladder2-Step Cockpit 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 move. The part is...For stepping up or down from cockpit of all types of cruisersAttaches to inside of coaming with stainless steel Shur-loc catches$266.16 - $282.43
- Taylor Made®StepSafe™ 2-Step Dock StepStepSafe™ 2-Step Dock Step 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 Products own StepSafe™ non-slip pad is...Made in The USASpecially designed for marine applications$212.87
- Taylor Made®StepSafe™ 3-Step Dock StepStepSafe™ 3-Step Dock Step 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 Products own StepSafe™ non-slip pad is...Made in The USASpecially designed for marine applications$304.44
- Garelick®4-Step Telescoping Pontoon Hook Ladder4-Step Telescoping Pontoon Hook 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...Easy to Board - Easy to Stow - Easy to MaintainElectropolished Stainless Steel Tubing$281.25 - $340.03
- Garelick®7.5" H x 8.25" D Folding Brackets7.5" H x 8.25" D Folding Brackets 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 move....Specially designed for marine applicationsProtected from rust and corrosion$43.83 - $53.97
- Extreme Max®Compact Aluminum 4-Step Pontoon Boarding LadderCompact Aluminum 4-Step Pontoon Boarding Ladder by Extreme Max®. Save space and hassle with the Extreme Max Folding Pontoon Boarding Ladder. Ease to install, the 4-Step ladder temporarily mounts to the side of your pontoon and rests...Quickly connects or disconnects from mounting bracketsExtends 37" down from pontoon deck when in use$110.69
- JIF Marine®23-1/2" H 2-Step Telescoping Drop Ladder23-1/2" H 2-Step Telescoping Drop Ladder by JIF Marine®. 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...Specially designed for marine applicationsProtected from rust and corrosion$109.99 - $120.99
- JIF Marine®3-Step Gunwale Hook Ladder3-Step Gunwale Hook Ladder by JIF Marine®. 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 move. The...Specially designed for marine applicationsProtected from rust and corrosion$75.14 - $120.88
- JIF Marine®3-Step Transom Ladder3-Step Transom Ladder by JIF Marine®. 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 move. The part...Specially designed for marine applicationsProtected from rust and corrosion$137.49 - $300.29
- JIF Marine®4-Step Flat Under Deck Ladder4-Step Flat Under Deck Ladder by JIF Marine®. 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 move....Convenient, under-deck design stays out of the wayMounts under deck, deploys easily$362.99
- JIF Marine®4-Step Gunwale Hook Ladder4-Step Gunwale Hook Ladder by JIF Marine®. 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 move. The...Specially designed for marine applicationsProtected from rust and corrosion$79.78 - $140.35
- JIF Marine®4-Step Pontoon Folding Hook Ladder4-Step Pontoon Folding Hook Ladder by JIF Marine®. 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...Specially designed for marine applicationsProtected from rust and corrosion$115.49 - $261.78
- JIF Marine®4-Step Pontoon Hook Ladder4-Step Pontoon Hook Ladder by JIF Marine®. 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 move. The...Easily mounts to deck with flush mountUse at side gate or transom$172.69
- JIF Marine®5-Step Flat Under Deck Ladder5-Step Flat Under Deck Ladder by JIF Marine®. 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 move....Convenient, under-deck design stays out of the wayMounts under deck, deploys easily$395.99
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.