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billcruise
 Post subject: Swim Ladder 328V
PostPosted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 9:58 pm 
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The factory ladder on the 328 is a 4 step but since the swim platform is 'so high' above the water, one step is completely out of the water and the second tread is basically even with the water with the remaining two being useful for getting out of the water. I've looked for a 5 step ladder but no luck so far. Does anyone know of one that fits? Second complaint is that the treads are too narrow and dig into your feet. I can deal with all of this but it's difficult and/or embarrassing for large or elderly people. Do the newer Four Winns models have a better ladder design? Any ideas welcomed.

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 Post subject: Re: Swim Ladder 328V
PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 11:00 pm 
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Bump... anyone?

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 Post subject: Re: Swim Ladder 328V
PostPosted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 5:56 am 
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Your description is acccurate for the V358 as well. I do find that four steps is nice compared with other boats. But the treads are small and hard on barefeet. My wife always wears her water shoes and I often wear a pair of cheap rubber sandels while swimming.

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Cap'n Morgan
 Post subject: Re: Swim Ladder 328V
PostPosted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 6:52 am 
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I think this 5 step would not fit neatly in your swim platform @ 29.5" folded, but it does have 5 steps.
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http://www.buyboatladders.com/telescopi ... adder.html

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 Post subject: Re: Swim Ladder 328V
PostPosted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 10:25 am 
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Take a look at this post as the seller states a five step ladder. Perhaps buy the ladder that is for his boat as an alternative.

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billcruise
 Post subject: Re: Swim Ladder 328V
PostPosted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 8:03 pm 
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aguyindallas wrote:
Take a look at this post as the seller states a five step ladder. Perhaps buy the ladder that is for his boat as an alternative.

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Must be a mistake in the listing.... Horizon Owner's Manual shows a 4 step ladder.

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 Post subject: Re: Swim Ladder 328V
PostPosted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 8:04 pm 
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Cap'n Morgan wrote:
I think this 5 step would not fit neatly in your swim platform @ 29.5" folded, but it does have 5 steps.
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http://www.buyboatladders.com/telescopi ... adder.html



Hmmm. I'd sure like something that fits in the ladder storage. Thanks Cap'n for the suggestion

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