Is it secure enough to use this ladder without drilling on 16ft boat? We are around 5'6, 136 lbs and small kids. I don't want to drill on the boat.
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I do not believe there would be no other way to mount this ladder without drilling the holes. It is basically designed for a pontoon boat..
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Hi Luke, It is very secure. I have ladder holes on my pontoon boat so it is very secure and 200lb plus people have used it without any troubles.
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We drilled ours and it is very secure. Can't say how it would be without drilling as it would be at an odd angle without drilling.
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You have to drill to use this ladder unless you already have holes the same size that fit. It will not be of any use if not
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I did not drill on my boat either. I just hook it over the side where the resting pads are against the boat. When we are done playing I just fold it up and put it under the seat...our heaviest person is 275 and it works just fine
908959
I installed on a pontoon boat so I had to drill holes. I don't think you can use it safely without drilling the holes
908960
I have a fiberglass bass boat that we use this ladder for. We hook it on the side where the resting pads touch the side of the boat and it works just fine. When we are done playing I fold it up and put it under the seat. Just make sure you have a skinny area on the boat where the hooks will fit over it
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I'm not sure where you would "hook" the ladder if not in the "cups" but if you found such a place the ladder would work well. Good luck.
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It depends on how much of the ladder is actually under water. I would recommend a minimum three steps under water for ease of getting out.
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It's a hook ladder for a boat. Any dock I've been on ( thousands ) wouldn't accommodate this style of ladder. If you are getting in and out of a kayak .... That ladder best be fully anchored top and lower, or you going to get wet at the very least .... Hope that gets you in the right direction to solve your problem.
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I am 67 and 5'2". I bought this ladder to be able to reach the roof safely. I also bought the "Guardian Fall Protection 10800 Safe T Ladder Extension System" , so that I can move from the ladder to the roof easily and safe. The ladder is light and well constructed and with very good locks when you extend it; there is no way it will close or slide back
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I have, and it seems to be safe enough, you should though, take into consideration the weight limits in the spec's if it is shown in them.This has been a really handy ladder, which I have used a lot since I purchased it.
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Its the weight not the height of the ladder that is important. The extensions are heald in place by friction. I only put about 170 lbs on the ladder and had no problem.
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I believe so. There is picture step by step process on the ladder. I have a 5 and 8 year old The 8 year old has no problem with it. My 5 year old can do it, just is a little awkward for her. Just like every safety device in your house, walk through it with your kids and have them practice putting it out. This device can be deployed and then put back together for storage.
2033608
We lifted it onto our boat with the davit and lines--imagine a tiny crane. It is 50 ish pounds and awkward. I wouldn't carry it up by myself. She needs a big strong guy or two.
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We've had some large men use this to get into our pool with no problem. However, the hooks that hold the ladder bent, and really aren't secure enough. We screwed the ladder directly onto the deck.
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Our boat (and ladder) are in storage, so I can't give you an exact answer... Sorry :(
735199
I agree with Carol, and the trampoline also states for safety, only one child at a time..not going to happen on any trampoline! But this thing is sturdy and well built, we've had 6 that were 11 year + at one time with no troubles. And ladder, yes, recommend it.
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I would be hesitant to put a ladder on them. It may not even fit. While they are fairly strong they are geared towards poles, towels etc.
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We mounted the pontoon ladder to a pier for our grandchildren to be able to enter the water and not have to climb over rip rap on the bulkhead.The ladder itself looks like it actually wouldn't be strong enough for someone weighing over 250lbs. even attached to a stationary pier.
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yes, the black holders go into the pontoon floor and the ladder lifts out of those. I would suggest attaching a rope or something to the ladder and to the boat railing in case someone forgets to take it out when you start moving, the ladder can come off and fall in the water.
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The ladder is approximately 60+ inches from the top horizontal anchoring bar to the feet of the ladder. This ladder is designed to be permanently affixed to a flat surface. I have been very pleased with the ladder. It is mounted on our dock & we use it to get into & out of our kayaks. I would not recommend this ladder for a boat.
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Depending on how high it is hanging and how tall of a person you are, yes you would need a ladder. So far I just use my remote that came with it. Cathy
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Just under 4 ft maximum. Theoretically you could angle the vertical legs and make that lower, but I would guess the safe max weight on the ladder will be lower.