Step for open bow -> Beach

[rebelmark75]

Been looking online but I figure some of you already have the answer. Want a nice compact step that can be used to get from my open bow boat to the beach and back. 22 ft Advantage Citation so not terribly high. Thanks!

 

[hallett21]

Not sure if the feet would sink in the sand?

Folding is a plus but might get sand in the hinges?

Louisville Ladder 2 ft. Fiberglass Step Ladder with 300 lbs. Load Capacity Type IA Duty Rating FS1502 - The Home Depot

Louisville Ladder Fiberglass Step Ladder with Load Capacity Type IA Duty Rating is equipped with a wide top and heavy duty gusset bracing.

www.homedepot.com

 

[JB in so cal]

The plastic version works great. 2 steps. No metal

 

[Hammer]

Been looking online but I figure some of you already have the answer. Want a nice compact step that can be used to get from my open bow boat to the beach and back. 22 ft Advantage Citation so not terribly high. Thanks!

We have something like this. I keep it in the storage locker.

https://www.amazon.com/Acko-Folding-Stool-Lightweight-Plastic/dp/B07KJK55M5/ref=sr_1_48?crid=T0ESVHA5P0TV&keywords=step+ladder+plastic&qid=1646167151&sprefix=step+ladder+plastic%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-48

 

[JB in so cal]

 

[2Driver]

We had one similar to this for the 21’ open bow. Folds flat. They make one a bit taller too.

https://www.amazon.com/Utopia-Home-Foldable-Step-Stool/dp/B071FQGWMV/ref=pd_lpo_2?pd_rd_i=B071FQGWMV&psc=1

 

[gqchris]

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This one. @LargeOrangeFont turned me on to it for my Hallett last year. Works awesome, and can grab with one hand from the Open Bow.

 

[BUDMAN]

I picked up these from Amazon for my Hallett. I liked them because they support a big guy like me and came with two. Very compact and easy to store.

 

[LHC Kirby]

The folding one above is what I have… depending on the beach.. I dig out one end so it sits flat on the beach…. Two small plastic tubs - one on each side with water to rinse feet prior to entry.

 

[Hammer]

I picked up these from Amazon for my Hallett. I liked them because they support a big guy like me and came with two. Very compact and easy to store. View attachment 1092631 View attachment 1092630

We have his one as well. Is it boating season yet? I'm more than READY.......

 

[Mike K]

What’s cool about this is … we are all ready for boating … and like normal dudes we need stuff … its all about getting ready to get back to what we like . Made me smile … and of course I gotta get a step too

 

[Riverryder]

@Mike K do you have a deck boat? cant tell whats in your avatar?

i have one folding steps but i dont like having it out. makes people more willing to go in and out of the boat. higher risk of sand in the boat/ spills.(kids are good about sand/ spills but they are kids)
i usually get it out at the beach. put a cooler on swim step or on the bow seat with a towel under and over it. chairs out from locker. then no one has a reason to go in the boat. hahah

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

We have his one as well. Is it boating season yet? I'm more than READY.......

Ready to!! Ready to start rubbing elbows with the Hallett crew

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

If you are limited on storage, this folds flat and works very well.

Totally Living 2 Step Folding Stool for Kitchen, Closet, RV & More | Collapsible Step Stool Ladder Ideal for Adults, Seniors, Kids | Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PNY5LB...t_i_652AYTGZRVA8A29MAJ4X?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Mike K]

RiverRyder: it’s a Barracuda Sport Deck 28 / Ilmor 625. It’s the first one they built … lots of history in Havasu and spicy stories about the builder.

 

[Riverryder]

@Mike K that is a sweet ass boat never seen anything like it!! if you find yourself not using it this year like last. pm me the garage code and ill run it for you!

 

[LazyLavey]

Now I'm ascared....

After seeing Budmans above post, just seeing it, no searching, I saw the step brand and spoke outloud the letters, "D-E-L-X-O", so I'd remember it ......

Then I went to a new window and typed "Amazon.com" in the address bar......

This exact step is on the face page in a window labeled "Keep Searching for" along with couple other items I recently purchased...

Fuckers must be listening too?? I've got no Alexa or google voice stuff (that I know of)

 

[hallett21]

Industry secret that no one wants you to know.







Anchor bow out and run a stern line to the beach . No keel rash and everyone has to clean their feet before entering the boat.

 

[Hammer]

Industry secret that no one wants you to know.







Anchor bow out and run a stern line to the beach . No keel rash and everyone has to clean their feet before entering the boat.

Nobody likes to anchor, you gotta beach it, cooler is too hard to get to when anchored. It's also not fun anchoring a 25+ foot boat, let alone getting in and out from the water. When you upgrade, you will understand!

 

[Riverryder]

Nobody likes to anchor, you gotta beach it, cooler is too hard to get to when anchored. It's also not fun anchoring a 25+ foot boat, let alone getting in and out from the water. When you upgrade, you will understand!

hahaha my thoughts exactly haha I love the sand bar but dam does it suck throwing the anchor! Haha

 

[Tank]

We use a collapsible stool / chair like this one, keep it under the rear bench. Then you can use it as a seat too.

 

[Duramax]

RiverRyder: it’s a Barracuda Sport Deck 28 / Ilmor 625. It’s the first one they built … lots of history in Havasu and spicy stories about the builder.

I remember when he posted the build on Performance Boats I think? You have one of the coolest deck boats around my friend. 1 of 1? Even Better!!!

 

[spectra75]

We use a collapsible stool / chair like this one, keep it under the rear bench. Then you can use it as a seat too.

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Why would anyone run their boat up on the sand? Silly!! Anchor it bow out!!

 

[Riverryder]

@spectra75 please refer to post #19. Hammer explains why!

 

[spectra75]

@spectra75 please refer to post #19. Hammer explains why!

Enter your boat from the stern. No rash on your hull and you rinse the sand off your butt and feet before getting in the boat.

 

[Singleton]

I remember when he posted the build on Performance Boats I think? You have one of the coolest deck boats around my friend. 1 of 1? Even Better!!!

Ultra owns the molds now.
Very complex build - over 20 molds required to build it

 

[hallett21]

Nobody likes to anchor, you gotta beach it, cooler is too hard to get to when anchored. It's also not fun anchoring a 25+ foot boat, let alone getting in and out from the water. When you upgrade, you will understand!

My god . It’s 65 lbs and 3 mins!!!!