Another great project vid...I have watched many of your others and your projects are always well thought out and vids straight to the point and well done. I do a lot of boat and kayak customizing projects myself, and have been in the construction business all my life. From the building business I learned how corrosive the CCA in that treated plywood is, especially towards aluminum. Also, a little info I learn a few years back, while researching materials for my first boat mod, is what makes marine plywood special is the number and quality of plies, and lack of voids. It is not treated, but , of course, is made with exterior grade adhesive. What I use is ACX Underlayment. The X confirms exterior grade adhesive is used in the product. It is a 5 ply, vs the marine 7 ply, but is less than 1/2 the price, has a nice sanded face, minimal voids, and stocked at most lumberyards. I have seen alot of treated plywood used in youtube boat projects, but it will eat those boats through anywhere it touches, or where it leaches water into the hull. I don't think you will have any issues with your ladder platform, as you painted and wrapped it with carpet, but just wanted to pass on the info for consideration in your next project. Thanks for the time you put into your vids.
Great video/project. How did you secure the pieces of the box to one another? And, did I understand correctly that the only place where the box is attached to the boat is the battery compartment wall? Thank you
How do you attach the top? It looks like it overlaps the notch that you cut out for the lid? Also do you screw together through the carpet? Can you post a couple pics of completed project from all sides?
The reason I’m asking is I have trim tabs in the way of my ladder. I thought about moving the mounts out about an inch like you have. It was worried they would bend.
After my troubles getting back into the boat this past weekend with an apparent emergency ladder lol...... I need one of this. Just not sure I can make this on my own.
@@Aksmaniyak Thank You. I might try to make or have my dad help me. I have the Rebel xL 1650. My very first boat 😊 Was this the only video you have for ladders and/or swim platform?
@@lisaryckman6396 Glad to help. That is the only swim ladder video I did. I have another video that replaces the bow snap cover with a door hatch set up if interested.
@@Aksmaniyak all I know is that..... we had a heck of time trying to get back in the boat. Honestly..... I thought they were gonna have to tow me back in 🤣🤣 Do you have the link for the ladder you bought off amazon?
Good video just what I was looking for to mount a ladder on my boat for feting n and off at the ramp . Would you happen t have a link for what ladder you used ?.Forget that I read down in the comments and found someone asked the same question.Peace
I love the swim platform build you shared on TH-cam. I have the same Lund you have and will be building the same platform design. My question is this: how did you secure the frame work before before putting on the carpet. Is the top platform secured by screws etc.
That worked out well. I used the ladder in my boat to get in and out of for wade fishing. I only have a kayak now but plan on getting another bay boat sometime in the future.
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Another great project vid...I have watched many of your others and your projects are always well thought out and vids straight to the point and well done. I do a lot of boat and kayak customizing projects myself, and have been in the construction business all my life. From the building business I learned how corrosive the CCA in that treated plywood is, especially towards aluminum.
Also, a little info I learn a few years back, while researching materials for my first boat mod, is what makes marine plywood special is the number and quality of plies, and lack of voids. It is not treated, but , of course, is made with exterior grade adhesive. What I use is ACX Underlayment. The X confirms exterior grade adhesive is used in the product. It is a 5 ply, vs the marine 7 ply, but is less than 1/2 the price, has a nice sanded face, minimal voids, and stocked at most lumberyards.
I have seen alot of treated plywood used in youtube boat projects, but it will eat those boats through anywhere it touches, or where it leaches water into the hull. I don't think you will have any issues with your ladder platform, as you painted and wrapped it with carpet, but just wanted to pass on the info for consideration in your next project. Thanks for the time you put into your vids.
Thank you very much for the information. I try to make my videos concise and try to keep the useless chatter out. I'm glad they have helped.
What did you use to attach the lid to the box and doesn't the ladder swing back and hit the transom
Screws and glue. No it does not swing back. I have a small bungee attached to keep it in place.
Great video/project. How did you secure the pieces of the box to one another? And, did I understand correctly that the only place where the box is attached to the boat is the battery compartment wall? Thank you
Thanks. Yes as well as being a tight fit.
Does the box move at all just bolted into the front? Also how does the water drain through splash hole? Does the box cover that up?
No, the box was very snug. Drainage was never an issue.
Sweet
Thanks Mike.
How do you attach the top? It looks like it overlaps the notch that you cut out for the lid? Also do you screw together through the carpet? Can you post a couple pics of completed project from all sides?
Each section was screwed together. The lid may look a little off due to the carpet thickness. I don't have any pictures, only the video.
Is the top lid screwed down or on a hinge? Also is it level with the transom?
@@geofferysmith450 The top is screwed down and the 4 sides are level with the transom.
Those mounts won’t bend? They hold up with adults Getting on and off the ladder?
The reason I’m asking is I have trim tabs in the way of my ladder. I thought about moving the mounts out about an inch like you have. It was worried they would bend.
I'm 210 and have not had any problems.
@@Aksmaniyak thanks for the reply
After my troubles getting back into the boat this past weekend with an apparent emergency ladder lol...... I need one of this. Just not sure I can make this on my own.
It really wasn't that hard to make. The hard part was coming up with a design that would work.
@@Aksmaniyak Thank You. I might try to make or have my dad help me. I have the Rebel xL 1650. My very first boat 😊 Was this the only video you have for ladders and/or swim platform?
@@lisaryckman6396 Glad to help. That is the only swim ladder video I did. I have another video that replaces the bow snap cover with a door hatch set up if interested.
@@Aksmaniyak all I know is that..... we had a heck of time trying to get back in the boat. Honestly..... I thought they were gonna have to tow me back in 🤣🤣
Do you have the link for the ladder you bought off amazon?
@@lisaryckman6396 Hi Lisa. The ladder is listed in the narrative. Just paste it into the Amazon search bar and it will pop up.
nice thank you, great way to attach a ladder that i will try. have been wondering how to attach my ladder for awhile now
You are welcome.
Good video just what I was looking for to mount a ladder on my boat for feting n and off at the ramp . Would you happen t have a link for what ladder you used ?.Forget that I read down in the comments and found someone asked the same question.Peace
Thanks Jim. Amarine Made 3 Step Swim ladder - folding & retractable
@@Aksmaniyak thank you . I think I’m going to need a 4 or if I can find a 5 step so I can mount on the bow.
Thanks for sharing! I just did a similar thing with my 2012 Alumacraft Trophy.
You are welcome Benjamin.
Nice job. I am saving that on my favorites playlist.
Thanks Brandon.
Why would you not just mount this directly to the boat. Just curious.
I don't like drilling holes in the hull if I don't have to.
I love the swim platform build you shared on TH-cam. I have the same Lund you have and will be building the same platform design. My question is this: how did you secure the frame work before before putting on the carpet. Is the top platform secured by screws etc.
I used contact cement and staples.
That worked out well. I used the ladder in my boat to get in and out of for wade fishing. I only have a kayak now
but plan on getting another bay boat sometime in the future.
Thanks Wayn. I had never done that before so I'm very happy with how it turned out.
What brand ladder did you use. I cannot quite make out the name
Here is the Amazon link to the ladder I used. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0097L6KMK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Did you attach the box to the transom at all?
No I did not.
did you use stainless steel wood screws to hold box together
I used outdoor decking screws.
You really needed to run the plywood aft to the rear edge of the stainless ladder mounts, I don't believe that will hold up well under adult weight..
I haven't had any problems so far.
Nice ! 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks.
Been get if u would have used the ladder to show the strees on box.
Very helpful
Thanks Kyle.
great job, thanks for sharing
Thanks Etienne.
I would snap that off first use