Swim ladder standoff cracked

[skipsmagic]

Hello,
I noticed this large crack in my standoff to my swim ladder. It is made of thin wall stainless tubing and I am considering replacing with a 1" hardwood dowel. Do you think it would hold up and be as strong as the current one.
I think it may be easier to manufacture myself then to try and source a part for a 25 year old ladder?

Thank you,
Skip

[mgphl52]

A good stainless welding shop may be able to correct that for you. I had a similar repair done at the local motorcycle shop.

[skipsmagic]

Thank you Michael.
I will try that.

[Tom Keevil]

Stay away from any shop related to boats, and it will be much cheaper.

[skipsmagic]

From your mouth God's ears Tom.

Why is that?

[Tom Keevil]

I suppose it's the assumption that if you can afford to own a yacht, you must be wealthy. If you're doing welding for the average business owner down the street, you are likely to be somewhat more competitive.