Swim Ladder

[mniba1]

I'm curious if anyone ordered the ladder on their 15' or any other recent year. If so, any pics and do you like it or is there a aftermarket ladder that you would recommend. Thanks

[Mpuppy]

I had one on my 13 VLX and also have it on the new 15 VLX. (Sorry no pics) It comes in very handy. I decided to go with factory as I didn't want to deal with drilling into the swim platform.

[VTXcess]

Had a factory ladder on my 11 LSV 23. Nice, but we never used it.

[Ozmoke72]

I don't know if this is what you're asking but we Use the bow ladder on our MXZ all the time. Kids love it as it creates a swim area/diving board off the front while parents relax out back. Highly recommend but means you have to buy an MXZ, the best Malibu anyway.

Just remember to pull it up before hitting the throttle. I hear it's very embarrassing to pull up to the hangout spot with it hanging down spewing water...not that I would know...jus what I hear.

[RyanB]

Just wanted to bump this up to see if anyone has photos.

I am interested in some sort of a boarding ladder that would be under the swim platform, but not interfere with the top of the platform.

My 74 year old dad sometimes goes on the boat with us, and it is very difficult for him to get up into the boat using just the platform.

[mrnate450r]

Factory swim ladder on a 2014 23 LSV.

[RyanB]

Thanks MrNate. I called my dealer and was told they would need to custom fab something for me.

So, can you feel the attachment bolts at all below the platform cover?

[mrnate450r]

No, it is flush on top.

[saxton15]

Nate does the ladder have any effect on the surf wave? Some of the older ladders were off to the right of the platform. If you rode goofy (who does that?), it would wash it out, (pre-SG models).

[jdiaz78]

I'm also curious about the surf wave and its effects. I just happen to be one of those goofy foot riders.

Edited July 11, 2015 by jdiaz78

[mrnate450r]

These are from last year before I installed my PNP bags, but the short story is that I don't notice any effect on the wave. It's right in the middle of the platform.

[saxton15]

Does any one have a ladder on a non-SG boat?

[jdiaz78]

Would that ladder work on a fiberglass platform? I'm just trying to figure out how I would install one without bolts showing through on the top of the platform.

[mrnate450r]

From what I can tell, they counter sunk the bolts in the platform under the pad. I think it could be done, just would require a new pad as well.

[AJWest]

If you order your boat with it, no problem. If you install one afterwards then you do need to remove your pad, install ladder, then install new pad. My buddy just got the first Axis with a factory ladder.

[justgary]

I think I'd try lagging it in from the bottom before I pulled the pad.

[augie09]

what's the ladder and pad run if one were to try this install at home?

[jdiaz78]

I just pulled the pad today. ..what a pain to remove all that adhesive. I'm going to install the ladder tomorrow evening. I'll take some pictures. ..not that I can upload them!

[Raimie]

If you order your boat with it, no problem. If you install one afterwards then you do need to remove your pad, install ladder, then install new pad. My buddy just got the first Axis with a factory ladder.

Pics?

[jdiaz78]

I finished my install today. Below are the pictures. I'm going to the lake on Sunday, so I will see if it hurts the wake at all. I'm happy with the way it looks for now.

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/rygmfhkp4fmthd4/AACZjPMuXirsh2GIL8AkSywta

[Raimie]

It look fantastic. Please report back on how it worked out... also the cost if you don't mind...

[jdiaz78]

The ladder was 130 bucks on Amazon. The cleaning supplies and stainless steel hardware was about 20 bucks. The pad was covered under warranty as it was pulling up and ripping in the corner.

[Raimie]

Awesome. My pad is coming up too... I was hoping to get it covered under warranty as well. I think I will do this upgrade. My mom is my back-up driver when my husband isn't available so I want to make her happy!

[store934]

The ladder was 130 bucks on Amazon. The cleaning supplies and stainless steel hardware was about 20 bucks. The pad was covered under warranty as it was pulling up and ripping in the corner.

Do you think an existing pad could be pealed back and glued back down? I am thinking of adding a ladder but not sure I want to risk pulling up the pad. Might just use screws and some 3m 5200 rather than bolting it on / pulling up the pad.

[jdiaz78]

No, once you pull the pad up, it won't go back down. I was abke to pull it in one piece though.