Can this ladder be used on a dock for getting in and out of kayak?
1655182
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.
1655183
Its designed to hook over the gunwale of a boat. I would not use it for your purpose.
1655184
It's really designed to fit over the gunnel of a boat and not for a dock. They make similar ladders with a bracket on the end that can screw into your dock or to the back of a boat. I believe that would work better for your use. Of course you could always drill two holes (about 1-1/2") and set the ends of the ladder in the holes and it would work, however you would be drilling two nice size holes in your dock. Also remember to consider the tides if you are in tidal waters and are not on a floating dock. This ladder is fairly short, so keep that in mind.
1655185
I would guess that it wouldn't work on a dock unless you built something to hang it from. Its made to hang over the gunwale of speed boat.
2063348
You would probably still need a ladder. It might work, but would be awkward. I wouldn't recommend it.
979086
If you can drill holes in your dock you can install this ladder. It just required two holes drilled to slide the two black plastic seats into. The ladder then slides down into the seats. You should not have a problem.
1956776
Probably not, but I suppose it would depend on the design of the dock; this is where being able to post a picture would be really helpful.
101500
simple no,, you could jerryrig it but it would be unsafe and unwise it is designed for extension ladders
1879364
Should be ok to use while on a ladder. It is very lightweight and can be used with one hand.
148270
I would have to say no. This ladder is going to require a lot of coordination and upper body strength to hoist oneself up and over the side of the boat. My dad is 69 years old and I would not expect him to board the boat using this ladder (unless he fell overboard)...I would just go pick him up at the dock.
2160441
No. The ladder installation may not be in front of a pier / piling. I would suggest an additional top brace such that the ladder attaches to both the top face and side of the dock. The side brace may need a spacer to account for deck overhang.
751964
There's nothing that lends itself to easily attaching a wider tray to the top. The small tray that is on the ladder is designed mostly to hold screws, nails, etc...small "stuff." If you're creative you could probably design something to meet your needs, but my concern would be that unless it was attached VERY securing it would fall off or break with any moderate weight.
1243699
Yes. But I would look at docks other than this one. I ordered two, and both are fragile messes.
1241615
Our ladder is on a floating dock in a lake so the depth of the ladder in the water is always the same. We have the 4 step ladder and it does provide easier access.
2200262
Yes, I think so. But you would have to figure out an attachment to keep it out of the water when you are not using it, but still be able to easily get it into the water. It's also more difficult to climb out because of the way the ladder sways in the water.
1280073
No this would not work, you can only use at the top. If you are in a situation where the ladder is not on firm ground, you would need something much different to stabilize the bottom of the ladder - large sheet of plywood - something like that.
186849
Depends on the boats construction for attaching the mounting hardware. The ladder is also pretty long so it works best in deeper water. Easily detaches which is a plus but my feeling is probably not your best choice
599532
Hi Kenneth, I did not personally instal the ladder but it is super easy to take the step portion off once the two permanent pieces are put in the surface, in our case a wooden dock. So, look at the hardware and see if they make sense given one hooks into the other. Anyway, sorry if this doesn't help, but it is worth the aggravation if you plan on taking the ladder portion off part of the year.
1147759
I believe that is a possibility with this ladder, although you would need to purchase the kit to connect the two loose ladder sections together at the hinge.
864966
Sure is. We tied to the ladder handles. Also bought a anchor it worked well