RT178/188 or 17/18TX Factory Boarding Ladder

[AceTango]

Anyone with either an RT 178/188 or a Triton 17/18 TX with the factory boarding ladder, could you please post a pick of it. I ordered my boat without this option, thinking I would add a second Power-Pole not knowing that this would void the hull warranty.It looks like they have already pre-drilled the transom for it, since I have 4 screws that aren’t attaching anything to the transom.Anyone ordered this this after delivery?If so how much and did you go through the dealer?

[Ranger RT]

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[Jaydbee]

Here's a pic of mine:

Link

[n2ratfishin]

My twins

[Sewerdude]

Anyone with either an RT 178/188 or a Triton 17/18 TX with the factory boarding ladder, could you please post a pick of it. I ordered my boat without this option, thinking I would add a second Power-Pole not knowing that this would void the hull warranty.It looks like they have already pre-drilled the transom for it, since I have 4 screws that aren’t attaching anything to the transom.Anyone ordered this this after delivery?If so how much and did you go through the dealer?

Those screws you see arent predrilled for a Power Pole. Look inside the your boat, I think their there to hold some type of plate up against the inside of the transom.

[Ranger RT]

Those screws you see arent predrilled for a Power Pole. Look inside the your boat, I think their there to hold some type of plate up against the inside of the transom.

Yep...4 bolts on either side of the engine for the vertical transom supports

[fishon396]

I used 2 of the 4 holes to mount a 1/4" aluminum plate to for a transducer bracket mount. It worked just fine last year without leaks and no holes drilled in the boat.

[Ranger RT]

I used 2 of the 4 holes to mount a 1/4" aluminum plate to for a transducer bracket mount. It worked just fine last year without leaks and no holes drilled in the boat.

I called Ranger and asked about making a custom bracket to mount a Talon using those 4 holes...they said they didn't recommend it,but I know it would
be plenty strong enough...that's one thing I don't get about the RT's is theres no access to the inside of the transom past the splash well.

[landscraper]

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If the hull were red, it would look just like mine. $179 + ~1 hr labor for install.

[AlumRanger]

The stock 2-step ladder is only for spider monkeys and 6 yr olds. Get the 3-step ladder and mount it on the right side. Then put the talon on the left side. May help weight balance when you're by yourself.

[Obsessed]

The stock 2-step ladder is only for spider monkeys and 6 yr olds. Get the 3-step ladder and mount it on the right side. Then put the talon on the left side. May help weight balance when you're by yourself.

.....for spider monkeys and 6 yr olds.............that is so true and yet so funny.......

the weight distribution is a great idea as well.

[tnbassin]

I didn't get a ladder when I ordered my Ranger. I now wish I had. As someone else said, there is no access to the inside of the transom past the splash well so I really can't mount a ladder. I'm not sure what I will do yet but I believe I need one. Any ideas?

[Ranger RT]

I jump off mine all the time in the summer to cool off... Just swim back to the back corner and pull myself up..

[tnbassin]

I jump off mine all the time in the summer to cool off... Just swim back to the back corner and pull myself up..

I don't think I want to try that. I am only a young 56 years old but way past my jumping in and swimming days. I do remember doing it a lot when I was younger and fishing in the summer heat. Sucks getting older.

[Grahamb]

I didn't get a ladder when I ordered my Ranger. I now wish I had. As someone else said, there is no access to the inside of the transom past the splash well so I really can't mount a ladder. I'm not sure what I will do yet but I believe I need one. Any ideas?

I don't have this one but I've seen it mentioned a bunch. It's made by a board member/sponsor. It mounts over the motor mount bolts.

http://www.thebassboatladder.com/

[tnbassin]

I don't have this one but I've seen it mentioned a bunch. It's made by a board member/sponsor. It mounts over the motor mount bolts.

http://www.thebassboatladder.com/

That may be the answer. I will investigate it Thanks :)

[Ranger RT]

I don't think I want to try that. I am only a young 56 years old but way past my jumping in and swimming days. I do remember doing it a lot when I was younger and fishing in the summer heat. Sucks getting older.

I'm 52

[tnbassin]

I'm 52

Your next 4 years will be tougher. Just kidding but I still wouldn't try it.

[n2ratfishin]

I use my ladder in the summer. I guess my Cougar was about the only boat I recall not having one. It had one of those e-ladders. Now that contraption is for youngsters!

[Ranger RT]

Your next 4 years will be tougher. Just kidding but I still wouldn't try it.

They may beJust jump off and act like there's a alligator under you.. You'll get in there