Boat ladder?

[Blackjeepjk]

I fish solo a lot. Not just crappie but trout and smallmouth too. I have several boats. This works well for all of them as I move it from the raft to the drift boat to the jon boat.

A self-stowing raft or dinghy ladder helping you get back in the boat.

Haha. They said you don’t have to put your beer down to pull someone in the boat.


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[DockShootinJack]

Emergency blanket is a great idea.

[LaCorts]

I I also got older and have been looking at ladders lately. Years ago I saw a ladder at a marina that had a tube inside a tube inside a tube that mounted on 2 of the motor mount bolts. Each tube had a step Just had to twist the inside tubes for it to drop down into the water. Didn’t think I needed it then but now I can’t remember where I saw it.


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[tcounty]

This is what I think I’m going with. #900 capacity. Think I’m covered there. They also have a 4 step version for a little more.


DasMarine 3 Step Ladder 316 Stainless Steel Telescoping Ladder, 900 Pound Capacity for Marine Yacht/Swimming Pool with Retaining Strap (3 Step Ladder) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q28TQT5..._VlnnEbA9NZ6JT


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[Bronson]

Sorry, just now saw this. A few years ago, I fell in the lake while putting out stakebuckets. I was close to a floating dock so I swam over & a guy gave me a hand to pull me in. I thought I could just grab the dock and pull myself up but every time I tried my legs would come up and catch under the dock. After several tries, I realized it was useless.

A fisherman eased his boat over for me to grab and he led me to the ramp. It was only in a little over 3 feet of water but every time I tried to stand my feet keep slipping.
I had no idea how slippery it would be & felt like I was trying to stand up on grease. I had him to take me to just off the ramp where it turned to mud & rock. From then I had no more problem.

I did have a really good ladder on the back of my boat but when I fell I pushed my boat away from me. I had about the same distance to the boat as to the dock & I chose the dock. The ladder I had was a heavy duty & was located at the back of the boat. All you had to do is pull the handle to you and it would drop down. Very sturdy!
One concern I had is you might only get one shot to get back into the boat if you don't have something (like a rope) to pull yourself forward. If not, you could end up pushing your boat away from you.

I strongly recommend not using the motor to pull yourself up & into your boat. I used to think I would do the same thing myself until I read an article where someone had tried it & wound up slipping and cutting his femoral artery on the prop. Luckily someone was close by & was able to save his life. I used to write some outdoor articles for the local paper & because of this incident I wrote an article about this for the Corp of Engineers in TN.
Hope this helps someone! I know I thought about what could have happened all the way home knowing if things were a little different someone could have had to go to my home to tell my wife I had drowned. Normally, I had my life vest on but not that day, had just put in. NO EXCUSE!!
I'll try to find the name of the ladder I use. I hope I never have to!

[specseeker]

Tcounty - thanks for doing the research on this. Just turned 65 myself and think this is a good investment in my grandkids future. They need to know how cool their Papa is!! Just ordered the 4 step model. Thanks Again!!

[tcounty]

I almost figured everyone would think it’s sissyfied lol. I use to (15 years) ago climb up the motor. Summer time pulling cranks, I’d reel everything up and jump in to cool off. Climb right back in and keep fishing. Until the last time, my foot slipped and I was cut pretty bad on the leg. Haven’t tried again since. I’m too fat to do that anymore anyway lol.


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