[twilson0929]

I have a 2001 3800 open that has the original 3 step Windline boarding ladder build into the swim platform and covered. Not getting any younger, could use a fourth step. Has anyone replaced this original ladder with a 4 step ladder or made some other modification. Any advice on a specific replacement ladder is helpful. I would need it to fit in the original location on the swim platform. Any advise is appreciated.

[ReelMagic]

We're in the same boat.. My wife has trouble getting up using the original Windline ladder and I contacted windline directly several years ago to see if they could add a fourth step to my 2003 38 Open swim ladder. Well!!!! Windline was willing to help but the cost ($$$$) seemed way to much as the ladders on the 38 were custom made for Tiara by Windline.. It appears the standard 4 rung ladder they sell is narrower and folds different... As a result we didn't do anything... I'm OK but my wife can't board using the original ladder.... We're 75+ but we still enjoy the boat very much.

[twilson0929]

Thank you Reel Magic, that’s a very helpful response. I may be out of luck without crafting a custom ladder.

[ReelMagic]

Another idea that I had but haven't done is to add a rung using 3/8" nylon and a wooden step. The rung would be made and then spliced to the last rung on the current ladder.. Each side of the new rung would be line going through a piece of wood (the new rung) to the last step... Just a thought