Ladder to fly bridge

[Captrichc]

Has anyone ever made their ladder removable. Trying to figure out the hardware that might be needed. Also willing to hear all ideas. I want to build a filet table and jig locker in that dead space behind the ladder. But i need to be able to remove the ladder to clean fish.

[captainmaniac]

Look up pictures of F30 flybridges. Ladder on many (most ? all ?) of them folded up onto the bridge when not required.

[gitchisum]

We also wanted to be able to clean fish on the boat, so made a table out of Starboard that slips on the back rail. Might be easier than trying to modify the ladder.

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[prowlersfish]

We also wanted to be able to clean fish on the boat, so made a table out of Starboard that slips on the back rail. Might be easier than trying to modify the ladder.

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Did you Raise the rail ?

[Stripermann2]

Paul, many boats which are inspected by USCG for fishing with passengers (6-Pack, etc) have guidelines on the height requirement of the rails. I am assuming this is why his rails are higher than factory.

[dagen]

The ladder on my 1978 F30 folds up and sits on the bridge deck. That gives a lot more deck room down below and makes boarding much easier since it is not in the way. Folding process is very easy.

[gitchisum]

Paul - We completely scrapped the factory setup.

At times we are running 21 lines and get 3-5 people shuffling around the back deck ( double, triple, quad hookups). This one is made from 1.5" thick wall stainless and welded stainless flange. gap height is 17.5 inches.

The board was fashion from a 2" x 14" x 17' piece of Mahogany. ( I don't even want to admit what the piece of wood cost ) This allowed me to match the aft curve of the boat while having one continuous piece of wood. The p/s pieces were cut from the remnant and doweled, glued and mechanically fastened.

The whole setup is super strong and I don't worry about people as much with this setup.

Couple of pics of the build

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[Captrichc]

For a 6 pack there is no rail height restrictions. Yes i am raising my rails next season. But i really need to know how you fold up your ladder . That will give me so much more room.

[prowlersfish]

Paul, many boats which are inspected by USCG for fishing with passengers (6-Pack, etc) have guidelines on the height requirement of the rails. I am assuming this is why his rails are higher than factory.

FWIW 6 Pack boat are not inspected Vessels . But if you carry more then 6 then you must have a "inspected" vessel . Many off shore charter boats could easily carry more then 6 . They don't because of the hassle of have a inspected vessel .



I know you know this Jamie but many may not , Don't confuse a Inspected vessel with USCG Auxiliary Courtesy Marine Examination .

Paul - We completely scrapped the factory setup.

At times we are running 21 lines and get 3-5 people shuffling around the back deck ( double, triple, quad hookups). This one is made from 1.5" thick wall stainless and welded stainless flange. gap height is 17.5 inches.

The board was fashion from a 2" x 14" x 17' piece of Mahogany. ( I don't even want to admit what the piece of wood cost ) This allowed me to match the aft curve of the boat while having one continuous piece of wood. The p/s pieces were cut from the remnant and doweled, glued and mechanically fastened.

The whole setup is super strong and I don't worry about people as much with this setup.

Nice Job on the rail

[Captrichc]

Paul, many boats which are inspected by USCG for fishing with passengers (6-Pack, etc) have guidelines on the height requirement of the rails. I am assuming this is why his rails are higher than factory.

FWIW 6 Pack boat are not inspected Vessels . But if you carry more then 6 then you must have a "inspected" vessel . Many off shore charter boats could easily carry more then 6 . They don't because of the hassle of have a inspected vessel .



I know you know this Jamie but many may not , Don't confuse a Inspected vessel with USCG Auxiliary Courtesy Marine Examination .

Paul - We completely scrapped the factory setup.

At times we are running 21 lines and get 3-5 people shuffling around the back deck ( double, triple, quad hookups). This one is made from 1.5" thick wall stainless and welded stainless flange. gap height is 17.5 inches.

The board was fashion from a 2" x 14" x 17' piece of Mahogany. ( I don't even want to admit what the piece of wood cost ) This allowed me to match the aft curve of the boat while having one continuous piece of wood. The p/s pieces were cut from the remnant and doweled, glued and mechanically fastened.

The whole setup is super strong and I don't worry about people as much with this setup.

Nice Job on the rail

Agreed. I hold a 150gross ton near coastal captians license. I run many larger party boats all summer long.

Now back to the ladder. Where is Bob when you need him. Lol

[Stripermann2]

Good to know, thanks for the information.