Recommendations for mat for stern of boat when boarding to be over swim ladder??

[jchip14]

I am trying to find a mat or something similar that fits over exposed swim ladder in stern of freedom 235 to make boarding easier for onboarding especially older riders as well as dogs. Thanks

 

[Ekea]

does the ladder sit flush with the tread surface of the swim platform?

 

[DennisG01]

Can you post a picture of your setup to help us that don't know your boat as well?

But if you're really just looking for a "door mat", there are tons of options at Home Depot and Lowe's that would work. Take a trip and go look.

 

[jchip14]

I looked at home depot and did not find something thick enough or really meant for boat. I will attach pic

 

[DennisG01]

I've seen some very heavy duty, rubber mats there that would work great - it's not like they have to say "marine" on them to work!

But that's assuming the ladder sits into a dugout area.

If the ladder sits proud of the deck, then that's different. You'll need to build small shelf to fit over the ladder.

But, isn't the other side swim deck free and clear?

 

[jchip14]

here is pic - elements of the ladder stick out. The other side does not have ladder but given dock and depth, starboard side only works for boarding

 

[DennisG01]

Oh, OK - then a mat like mentioned above will do the job.

 

[drbatts]

any rubber backed mat should work

 

[jchip14]

Thanks everyone was just hoping some grady user had bought something that has the right thickness to not feel ladder when stepping on platform and fits size well

 

[Ekea]

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