4 step ladder

99270fv99270fv Member Posts: 94 ✭✭
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looking to replace my current 3 step ladder with a 4 step. having trouble finding one that would fit in the "cut out " on the swim platform. Boat is a 270fv. has anybody done this? if so what ladder did you use?  
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  • J3ffJ3ff Member Posts: 4,232 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I've been looking at this too.. I don't think there's a 4 step that will fit... was considering just having it not fit in the cut out. 
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  • luvinlifeluvinlife Member Posts: 501 ✭✭✭
    edited January 2017
    My 2006 FV 270 has a 4 step ladder. Think it was original to the boat. 
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  • J3ffJ3ff Member Posts: 4,232 ✭✭✭✭✭
    luvinlife said:
    My 2006 FV 270 has a 4 step ladder. Think it was original to the boat. 
    You have a picture of it by any chance? I'm close to just ordering one and trying it out.. 
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  • luvinlifeluvinlife Member Posts: 501 ✭✭✭
    edited January 2017
    I can take a picture next time I go to the boat. Might be a few weeks before I get there though 
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,077 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My 280 has a 4 step latter. Unfortunately it is under cover.
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes" (Sold)
    2022 Cherokee 294GEBG Black Label land yacht. 
    Go Steelers!!!
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  • J3ffJ3ff Member Posts: 4,232 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Seems like the 2005/2006 swim platform came with a covered ladder vs what I've got.. 

    I like this one...and wonder how many steps it has..



    vs what I have:

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  • J3ffJ3ff Member Posts: 4,232 ✭✭✭✭✭
    also in that first picture, the cleat in the platform, awesome?!
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  • J3ffJ3ff Member Posts: 4,232 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Funny, zooming in on the second picture, it appears to be a 4 step ladder.. guess I'll just order it and hope for the best. 
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  • 99270fv99270fv Member Posts: 94 ✭✭
    if you order it and it fits please let us know
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  • J3ffJ3ff Member Posts: 4,232 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 2017
    99270fv said:
    if you order it and it fits please let us know
    It showed up today on the doorstep (love amazon) I'll install it on Saturday.. will take pictures and post them. 

    This is what I bought: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00COCD2BG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,077 ✭✭✭✭✭
    @tniggel's 2007 270EC came with a 4 step ladder that is covered.
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes" (Sold)
    2022 Cherokee 294GEBG Black Label land yacht. 
    Go Steelers!!!
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  • J3ffJ3ff Member Posts: 4,232 ✭✭✭✭✭
    J3ff said:
    99270fv said:
    if you order it and it fits please let us know
    It showed up today on the doorstep (love amazon) I'll install it on Saturday.. will take pictures and post them. 

    This is what I bought: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00COCD2BG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    this one is no good :(  In fact I can't seem to find a 4 step with the correct width.  Seems like you need one about 15 1/2 inches outside width with about 14 inches from mounting hole to mounting hole.  Oh well this goes back and I'll wait for someone else to answer.. a part number would be great! 
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  • Glassguy54Glassguy54 Member Posts: 588 ✭✭✭
    My OE ladders (bow & swim platform - 2007 246 Captiva BR) are Windline brand, 3 step. Don't know if they offer a 4 step or if they sell directly to public. I'll try to look into it. I'd like to have a 4 step on the S.P.
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  • 99270fv99270fv Member Posts: 94 ✭✭

    thank you J3FF for trying. I have left a voice mail at Rinker parts to get back with me on the width of what they are installing on current models. I have talk to windline and they thought our wide ladders were custom made for Rinker. so, looks like that may be our only hope.

    if anyone out there has a 4 step ladder could you measure the width and let us know the brand if it is 14" on center at the mount? 

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  • 99270fv99270fv Member Posts: 94 ✭✭
    J3FF ,,,, I may have found one at Rinker. Ms Jimenez at Rinker sent me an email today stating that they have a 220524 Ladder, 4 Step that is 15" wide
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  • 99270fv99270fv Member Posts: 94 ✭✭
    ordered one from Rinker today. I will let you know if it fits 
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  • J3ffJ3ff Member Posts: 4,232 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 2017
    Sweet!! Lmk for sure. Sorry if I missed it, what year is your 270?

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  • 99270fv99270fv Member Posts: 94 ✭✭
    99
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  • reneechris14reneechris14 Member Posts: 3,134 ✭✭✭✭✭
    @J3ff he's handle is 99270fv,what year is your boat lol
    2005 Rinker FV342  Pawcatuck river,Ct
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  • J3ffJ3ff Member Posts: 4,232 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yeah.. I'm kind of dull :) 
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  • 99270fv99270fv Member Posts: 94 ✭✭
    i received the ladder today.   perfect fit. if you are looking for a 4 step ladder here you go!  see above post for rinker part #
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  • J3ffJ3ff Member Posts: 4,232 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Excellent, now the question is: Is the 99 ladder the same size as the 2004 ?  Would you mind sending me the email address of the lady who you worked with? I googled the part number and came up empty. 
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  • J3ffJ3ff Member Posts: 4,232 ✭✭✭✭✭
    nevermind, found her email on the site.. thank you for the info!! much appreciated! 
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  • J3ffJ3ff Member Posts: 4,232 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 2017
    quoted 225. DAM, not sure if the extra step is worth that.. sigh. 
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  • 99270fv99270fv Member Posts: 94 ✭✭
    when your as old as I am it is. I will let you know tomorrow whether or not this old man can reach the nuts in the swim platform. will probably need a couple of visits to the Chiropractor
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  • 99270fv99270fv Member Posts: 94 ✭✭
    got the old one off today and temporarily installed the new one. fits perfect! took it off to patch old holes with epoxy. you guys probably don't want to hear this but there was no sealer on the bolts. it doesn't appear as if any was ever applied. the wooden ladder stringers are very wet. you should probably remove yours and check and reseal.  
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  • randy56randy56 Member Posts: 4,085 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks for the warning.
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  • bigmikebigmike Member Posts: 9 ✭
    I have a 2002 342, I went to the rinker dealer in my area and tried to order a four step, they said it was impossible, I then walked to the dock, they had a brand new 2014 in the water, I got on the swim and opened the the cover, behold a four step ladder that fit correctly, I returned to the counter and ordered one for a 2014 Rinker, After I called the dealer an incompetent ****, It to was a Windline, It cost me 375 dollars, I always wondered if someone called windline if we could get it cheaper.
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Getting parts from Rinker or any other boat brand is like going to Ford and buying spark plugs. 
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  • 99270fv99270fv Member Posts: 94 ✭✭
    i did call windline and they stated that they did not make one. when I told her that mine had a windline sticker on it she said that it was probably custom made for rinker. so I would have to try to get one from them. I took that to mean that they will make one to your specs if you order enough of them. 
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