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Aquasport Model Rebuilds, Mods, Updates and Refreshes => Generic Aquasport Rebuilding Topics => Topic started by: 126andy on February 11, 2013, 11:37:45 PM

Title: step
Post by: 126andy on February 11, 2013, 11:37:45 PM

Looking for some opinions. Would there be any benefit for me to look for and put one of these on my Striper 165? Is it just an unneeded  add on since the sides are low anyway? I'll wait to start my hunt for this until I see some opinions. Thanks
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/126andy/step_zpsf4e3f1af.jpg)

Title: Re: step
Post by: wingtime on February 11, 2013, 11:41:14 PM

Do you have a swim platform now and need just a step?   If so I may have a step laying around.

Title: Re: step
Post by: 126andy on February 12, 2013, 12:19:30 AM

No I would have to hunt down everything. I'm just not sure that it would serve any benefit putting one on, Looking for some pros & cons on them

Title: Re: step
Post by: fitz73222 on February 12, 2013, 05:48:58 AM

Beth here-
From a woman's perspective....absolutely!!
No side is low enough for me to comfortably swing myself over. I'd much rather have a step.
So, if you have a first mate, I'd get her opinion  :D

Title: Re: step
Post by: Capt. Bob on February 12, 2013, 08:20:22 AM

Quote from: "126andy"

No I would have to hunt down everything. I'm just not sure that it would serve any benefit putting one on, Looking for some pros & cons on them

Stupid questions but hey it's me remember. :mrgreen:

Why do you ask?

Do you need to get in and out of the boat while it's in the water?

If so, a platform helps more (IMHO) than a boat ladder by itself. Assuming that's why you asked, look for one with a folding, multiple step ladder. If you have the space, the style that folds underneath is nice.

This style folds on top (ladder telescopes).
http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/us ... ing+Ladder (http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=14392&familyName=AFI+Platform+Kit+With+Telescoping+Ladder)

Good luck.

Title: Re: step
Post by: Circle Hooked on February 12, 2013, 01:55:19 PM

Andy how often would you use it, if not alot I think it would be a waste plus something else to snag your fishing line, but if you want to have better access to the water one of these would do the trick and it's removable, a 2 step might work for you  http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/st ... RqOpWeGfu0 (http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_11151_10001_18622_-1?ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=18622&cid=sc_googlepla&gclid=CJ2d1863sbUCFQWCnQodGkYAOA#.URqOpWeGfu0)

Title: Re: step
Post by: gran398 on February 12, 2013, 02:22:42 PM

Those are really nice. Just don't forget to pull it out before you take off :oops:

I did it at least three times :shock:

Title: Re: step
Post by: dburr on February 12, 2013, 04:33:09 PM

I have the Windline DL 4,  :thumright:  :thumleft: really rugged, easy to mount and was less money on both Amazon and eBay.  Somewhere around $140..  And it floats!!!

Really beats climbing in using the out board lower unit as a step..


Only issue might be clearance between the ladder and the tab if you have or plan on installing trim tabs. That can be solved with a shim or two..

Title: Re: step
Post by: CLM65 on February 12, 2013, 06:17:57 PM

Quote from: "Circle Hooked"

Andy how often would you use it, if not alot I think it would be a waste plus something else to snag your fishing line, but if you want to have better access to the water one of these would do the trick and it's removable, a 2 step might work for you  http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/st ... RqOpWeGfu0 (http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_11151_10001_18622_-1?ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=18622&cid=sc_googlepla&gclid=CJ2d1863sbUCFQWCnQodGkYAOA#.URqOpWeGfu0)

I have one of these on my 205 (3 step version).  Everyone that uses it loves it - it is much easier and more comfortable than the flip-down steps.  You should be able to mount the bracket to your transom without a swim platform.  Only down sides are that you need to remember to remove it (as gran stated), and you need to have a place to store it in the boat when it is not deployed.

Title: Re: step
Post by: gran398 on February 12, 2013, 08:27:47 PM

Quote from: "fitz73222"

Beth here-
From a woman's perspective....absolutely!!
No side is low enough for me to comfortably swing myself over. I'd much rather have a step.
So, if you have a first mate, I'd get her opinion  :D

Beth is right. Comfort for everyone is paramount. Ease of entry makes a great day better :thumright:

Title: Re: step
Post by: Circle Hooked on February 12, 2013, 08:34:50 PM

Quote from: "gran398"

Ease of entry makes a great day better :thumright:

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z96/circlehooked/smily/sFun_rofl.gif)

Title: Re: step
Post by: gran398 on February 12, 2013, 08:38:31 PM

Just caught that....let's see....

Ease of BOARDING makes a great day better :thumright:

Title: Re: step
Post by: wingtime on February 13, 2013, 09:51:20 AM

Quote from: "Circle Hooked"

Quote from: "gran398"

Ease of entry makes a great day better :thumright:

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z96/circlehooked/smily/sFun_rofl.gif)

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/tinah233/fwp-smiley-02.gif)

Now that funny right there!  but i have to agree...  I hate a difficult entry!