Thanks I plan to extend platform all the way out to take care of that cracking problem. I like the rub rail idea too.

I like your ladder does your ladder fold up or do you have to remove it? How does it work?

The ladder telescopes and the top section, which is supported by a couple of U-shaped SS brackets lined with teflon, slides up and rotates about 45 degrees so it fits up flush underneath the platform. It works pretty well but I usually give it a shot of Super Lube on the teflon before I go diving to make sure it slides easily. It's a slick design that tucks up under the platform so it doesn't clutter up the topside. I positioned it so just a couple inches sticks out when retracted to make it easy to deploy. I think it was made by Windline. https://windline.com/index.php?act=viewdetails&mod=71

I've attached a pic below of it in retracted position.

[QUOTE=Bushwacker;208812]The ladder telescopes and the top section, which is supported by a couple of U-shaped SS brackets lined with teflon, slides up and rotates about 45 degrees so it fits up flush underneath the platform. It works pretty well but I usually give it a shot of Super Lube on the teflon before I go diving to make sure it slides easily. It's a slick design that tucks up under the platform so it doesn't clutter up the topside. I positioned it so just a couple inches sticks out when retracted to make it easy to deploy. I think it was made by Windline. https://windline.com/index.php?act=viewdetails&mod=71

I've attached a pic below of it in retracted position.[/QUOTT

That's sweet I will have to incorporate it into my design. Thanks.