23 Sceptre ladder
 

did anybody ever come up with a solution or alternative for the ladder issue - I know it was discussed years ago and when I had mine it did break and it made a big PIA difference.

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how were they attached? there are screw holes in the front wood

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there was a piece of wood at the end of the hatch area that hung down - 2 little brackets and the ladder would slip into them. 2 steps and you were up on deck, without one its a tough jump to get up there and I was alot more nimble back then - bitch when mine broke

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What parts do you need? Broke one of the mounts off a stringer I was thinking about having a buddy cnc some new ones. I might have an extra boat side mount if you need it. Would have to look.

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If needed at all, I would need a whole ladder, looked around yesterday on the net to try and find a 2 step ladder that would work and found nothing

The original was made out of a white material and folded up sweet but probaly would fail due to UV. Anything would be better than nothing - haven't looked at the boat but know there is no ladder

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Sigh. I have the solution.

I will have to take a picture of it. Someone on this site made it for me out of wood - and it is a pc of art. It mimics the original perfectly and is ingenious. Built to last forever and ... well the pix will say it all.

Stand by.

Personally, I did not and still do not have the talent to make this, but the design is the way to go.

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my new 77 Sceptre is very original except for the ladder. The prior owner stated the ladder that came with the boat was extremely inadequate, so he made a heavy duty plywood one that looks great and functions perfectly. It would be easy to duplicate. I will make a drawing tomorrow with dimensions and angles and construction details if you need it. Pictures say all. The boat came with plastic open swing hinges on each side and at the walk thru. This ladder is very rugged and not that heavy.


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Re: 23 Sceptre ladder
 

Rub it in baby rub it in!!! :D

strick

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That is certainly whats needed but I will say the original would fold flat and was a piece of art, hardly inadequate

I could care less about getting on the boat - this ain't no cruise ship - just getting to the anchor, but thats whats needed for that

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I have one that is off my Scepter that is in perfect condition,my e-mail is: ssnosail@aol.com

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If the original poster doesn't take it I may want it.

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I spent about 6 months wondering how to make a ladder to access the bow,until I realized that I hardly ever have to do that.
Went to a camping store near my house and bought a folding step stool that folds to about 2-1/2 inches flat and easily stows away in the cuddy against the port side bulkhead with a piece of shock cord holding it tight.
It easily holds 300 lbs and has rubber feet so it's very non slip.It cost me about ten bucks.
Works good for my use.We troll only and never anchor up so the only time I ever need to get up on the deck is in some tricky weather docking conditions.

PS: I bought a taller version of the exact stool,don't remember the height,but it makes access to the bow fairly easy.

http://www.improvementscatalog.com/p...e-001b2166c2c0

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If I buy the boat, as I'm waiting for the motors to be removed to inspect the transom better I would love to have it - do you think you could be any further away though :D

I anchor at the islands all the time so its mandatory - or I will lose my anchor bitch

still would be worth the shippng - If I don't need it somebody sure will.