My Freedom 275 does not have a front ladder. Other than boarding from the back when beached , any suggestions on manufacturers of ladders, steps to board from Bow.
Beach to Bow Boarding
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I have seen rope bow ladders for sale on line but they look they would be difficult to get up and over than stern ladders
Yeah, rope ladders are tough. As soon as you step on them, they swing in and you're put in an almost horizontal position holding yourself from falling backwards.
I've never used this brand, but have often thought it was a good design - check out Bumper Becky.
I've never used this brand, but have often thought it was a good design - check out Bumper Becky.
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There's definitely no reason a transom boarding ladder couldn't be used. The question is whether it extends down far enough to be useful... or will another ladder be needed to get to the first rung of the boarding ladder
It may just take a little thinking/ingenuity to attach it (like in your link) since it won't attach right at an edge like it would off a swim platform.