Hi CDers.
We would like to add more comfortable treads to our stern swim ladder on our 31. We have found several options for the full length rungs, but the bottom rung is curved on the ends and we can't seem to find a solution for adding a tread to that rung.
Any ideas?
Enjoy the summer sailing.
Jenn and Terry McAdams
Kearsarge, NH
Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia (we hope, if they ever let us cross the border)
Northeast Harbor
swim ladder treads
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jen1722terry
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swim ladder treads
Jennifer & Terry McAdams
Kearsarge, New Hampshire
Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
CD 31 #33 "Glissade"
Way too many other small boats
Kearsarge, New Hampshire
Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
CD 31 #33 "Glissade"
Way too many other small boats
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tjr818
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- Location: Previously owned 1980 CD 27 Slainte, Hull #185. NO.1257949
Re: swim ladder treads
A photo would sure help. I'm sure that it can be done with wood, but there are other options. Is the tread always submerged or does it fold up?
Tim
Nonsuch 26 Ultra,
Previously, Sláinte a CD27
Nonsuch 26 Ultra,
Previously, Sláinte a CD27
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wikakaru
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- Location: 1980 Typhoon #1697 "Dory"; 1981 CD22 #41 "Arietta"
Re: swim ladder treads
I'm assuming you have a ladder made from stainless tubing and you just want larger treads so it doesn't hurt your bare feet. Teak is an obvious solution--good non-skid qualities and does well in a marine environment--but it's expensive. I've had success with cheap Azek PVC "lumber" from big-box home improvement stores for other boat projects like companionway boards (see this thread http://www.capedory.org/board/viewtopic ... 2&p=208403). Or you could buy a rope ladder (like this: https://www.amazon.com/attwood-11865-4- ... B003DK2SZO), cut it apart, and bolt the treads from it onto your existing ladder.
Smooth sailing,
Jim
Smooth sailing,
Jim