Could really use some help finding a ladder!
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 7:10 am
Hello everyone, new to here, but hoping that you all can help me out with finding a ladder for my father-in-laws boat.
The problem: The pontoon is a 2001 Suncruiser Trinidad 240. Recently the bottom half of the ladder snapped off in the water due to corrosion and wearing away over time.
Why haven't I got a solution yet: The way the ladder attaches to the boat is a combination of fixture to both the back deck itself, as well as the back of the toon. This requires that the ladder have a special extension arm from the rear that I able to connect it to the toon. I have looked for this part everywhere, but cannot find an exact replacement ladder anywhere. I am afraid it is now obsolete. I have attached pictures below to show the measurements of the ladder to give an idea of what im talking about. If you'll notice, there is only 7" of "shelf" room on the back of the deck, which limits any options at aftermarket ladders that are usually at least 11" deep.
https://imgur.com/a/lIv8opz This is the only ladder I can find that MAY be able to do the job, but again, it will not attach to the toon like the factory ladder, so I dont know how well it will work.
Do you all have any experience will finding a replacement ladder? Its almost as if a custom ladder would have to be made because I cannot seem to find a ladder with these features anywhere.
Any help or advice you all have is much appreciated!
PS: This ladder has had an aftermarket bottom step welded to it before, so this is technically the second time has broken, We would not like to try buying another step and welding it to the ladder again as this attempt already failed and almost injured the person whom the ladder failed on.
The problem: The pontoon is a 2001 Suncruiser Trinidad 240. Recently the bottom half of the ladder snapped off in the water due to corrosion and wearing away over time.
Why haven't I got a solution yet: The way the ladder attaches to the boat is a combination of fixture to both the back deck itself, as well as the back of the toon. This requires that the ladder have a special extension arm from the rear that I able to connect it to the toon. I have looked for this part everywhere, but cannot find an exact replacement ladder anywhere. I am afraid it is now obsolete. I have attached pictures below to show the measurements of the ladder to give an idea of what im talking about. If you'll notice, there is only 7" of "shelf" room on the back of the deck, which limits any options at aftermarket ladders that are usually at least 11" deep.
https://imgur.com/a/lIv8opz This is the only ladder I can find that MAY be able to do the job, but again, it will not attach to the toon like the factory ladder, so I dont know how well it will work.
Do you all have any experience will finding a replacement ladder? Its almost as if a custom ladder would have to be made because I cannot seem to find a ladder with these features anywhere.
Any help or advice you all have is much appreciated!
PS: This ladder has had an aftermarket bottom step welded to it before, so this is technically the second time has broken, We would not like to try buying another step and welding it to the ladder again as this attempt already failed and almost injured the person whom the ladder failed on.