Boat Ladders
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- JIF Marine®23-1/2" H Stainless Steel 2-Step Telescoping Drop Ladder (DMX2)23-1/2" H Stainless Steel 2-Step Telescoping Drop Ladder (DMX2) 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,...Fold out and over, telescope down easilyStainless steel steps, non-skid plastic tread$109.99
- JIF Marine®24" L Stainless Steel Handrail (ESV24)24" L Stainless Steel Handrail (ESV24) by JIF Marine®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured...Specially designed for marine applicationsProtected from rust and corrosion$29.42
- JIF Marine®27" H Aluminum 3-Step Telescoping Boat Ladder (EOO3)27" H Aluminum 3-Step Telescoping Boat 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...Contour design hugs the hull for side boardingAttaches to floorboards with 3/8" line and swivel snap$145.19
- JIF Marine®28" H Aluminum 2-Step Compact Folding Transom Ladder (EPU2)28" H Aluminum 2-Step Compact Folding 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...Specially designed for marine applicationsProtected from rust and corrosion$106.47
- JIF Marine®29" H Stainless Steel 3-Step Telescoping Under Platform Ladder (EXF3)29" H Stainless Steel 3-Step Telescoping Under Platform 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...Steps telescope down easilyLadder slides up and underneath platform$149.59
- JIF Marine®3.5" x 1/4" Pontoon Fence Bolt Kit (EFF)3.5" x 1/4" Pontoon Fence Bolt Kit 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...Used to secure railing to the deckSpecially designed for marine applications$28.05
- JIF Marine®30" H Aluminum 3-Step Transom Ladder (ESG3)30" H Aluminum 3-Step Transom Ladder (ESG3) 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...Folds down for easy boardingFits most angled or curved transoms$147.61
- JIF Marine®34" H Stainless Steel 3-Step Sport/Diver Ladder (EES3)34" H Stainless Steel 3-Step Sport/Diver Ladder (EES3) 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 boarding for swimmers or divers with fins & gearDual 1.25" center post design, angled mount for stair-like usability$260.69
- JIF Marine®34" H Stainless Steel 3-Step Telescoping Sport/Diver Ladder (IBD3)34" H Stainless Steel 3-Step Telescoping 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...Specially designed for marine applicationsProtected from rust and corrosion$280.49
- JIF Marine®34-1/2" H Stainless Steel 3-Step Telescoping Drop Ladder (DMX3)34-1/2" H Stainless Steel 3-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...Fold out and over, telescope down easilyStainless steel steps, non-skid plastic tread$140.79
- JIF Marine®35" L Stainless Steel 3-Step Telescoping Gunwale Hook Ladder (EPV3)35" L Stainless Steel 3-Step Telescoping 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...Specially designed for marine applicationsProtected from rust and corrosion$189.85
- JIF Marine®36" H Aluminum 3-Step Pontoon Hook Ladder (DMM3)36" H Aluminum 3-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...Easily mounts to deck with flush mountUse at side gate or transom$138.59
- JIF Marine®36" H Aluminum 3-Step Swinger Pontoon Gate Ladder (IDM)36" H Aluminum 3-Step Swinger Pontoon Gate 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...Permanent mount at side gateStows flat against railing - eliminates storage problems$263.99
- JIF Marine®36" H Aluminum 4-Step Pontoon Hook Ladder (DMM4)36" H Aluminum 4-Step Pontoon Hook Ladder (DMM4) 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...Easily mounts to deck with flush mountUse at side gate or transom$172.69
- JIF Marine®36" H Aluminum Boarding Handrail (CMX)36" H Aluminum Boarding Handrail 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....Easily bolts to dockReflective tape for safety$141.89
- JIF Marine®38" H Stainless Steel 3-Step Transom Ladder (EQQ)38" H Stainless Steel 3-Step Transom Ladder (EQQ) 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...Ideal for pontoons and small runaboutsPermanent mount on transom$300.29
- JIF Marine®39" H Aluminum 4-Step Hook Ladder (EPW)39" H Aluminum 4-Step 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...Easily mounts to deck with flush mountFor small cruisers, runabouts and sailboats$216.69
- JIF Marine®39" L Stainless Steel 3-Step Telescoping Hook Ladder (DUF3)39" L Stainless Steel 3-Step Telescoping 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...Steps telescope closed, hooks fold flat for compact storage1" diameter electroplated stainless steel tubing$263.99
- JIF Marine®4.5" L Aluminum Replacement Ladder Standoff (ERM 4.5)4.5" L Aluminum Replacement Ladder Standoff (ERM 4.5) 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...Specially designed for marine applicationsProtected from rust and corrosion$12.35
- JIF Marine®4.5" Stainless Steel Pop-Up Ladder Hinge (FVF)4.5" Stainless Steel Pop-Up Ladder Hinge by JIF Marine®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured...Specially designed for marine applicationsProtected from rust and corrosion$22.22
- JIF Marine®40" H Stainless Steel 3-Step Telescoping Pontoon Hook Ladder (EJZ3)40" H Stainless Steel 3-Step Telescoping 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...Installs instantly with EHD flush mountsStainless steel tubing 316$230.99
- JIF Marine®41" H Aluminum 3-Step Transom Ladder (ESI)41" H Aluminum 3-Step Transom Ladder (ESI) 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...Curved top hand rails for greater grab area2 step fold down extension into water$163.45
- JIF Marine®42" H Aluminum 4-Step Folding Deck Ladder (DUG)42" H Aluminum 4-Step Folding Deck Ladder (DUG) 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...Installs instantly with EHD flush mountsFolds down to 4 injection molded steps$219.99
- JIF Marine®42" H Stainless Steel 4-Step Telescoping Sport/Diver Ladder (IBD4)42" H Stainless Steel 4-Step Telescoping 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...Specially designed for marine applicationsProtected from rust and corrosion$307.99
- JIF Marine®44-1/2" H Aluminum 4-Step Folding Pontoon Hook Ladder (ASC4)44-1/2" H Aluminum 4-Step Folding Pontoon Hook Ladder (ASC4) 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...Installs instantly with plastic cup mountsFolds and locks for compact storage$115.49
- JIF Marine®44-1/2" H Stainless Steel 4-Step Folding Pontoon Hook Ladder (ASC4SS)44-1/2" H Stainless Steel 4-Step Folding Pontoon Hook Ladder (ASC4SS) 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...Installs instantly with plastic cup mountsFolds and locks for compact storage$171.04
- JIF Marine®45-1/2" H Stainless Steel 4-Step Slide Mount Drop Ladder (DMX4S)45-1/2" H Stainless Steel 4-Step Slide Mount 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...Electropolished stainless steel 316Fold out and over, telescope down easily$217.79
- JIF Marine®45-1/2" H Stainless Steel 4-Step Telescoping Drop Ladder (DMX4)45-1/2" H Stainless Steel 4-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...Fold out and over, telescope down easilyStainless steel steps, non-skid plastic tread$189.74
- JIF Marine®46" H Aluminum 4-Step Pontoon Transom Boarding Ladder (EPZ4)46" H Aluminum 4-Step Pontoon Transom Boarding 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...Permanent mount at transom, ideally at stern gate doorFolds down for easy boarding$226.26
- JIF Marine®47" L Stainless Steel 4-Step Telescoping Gunwale Hook Ladder (EPV4)47" L Stainless Steel 4-Step Telescoping 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...Specially designed for marine applicationsProtected from rust and corrosion$230.99
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.