Cheap Fast Easy Boat Trailer Bow Ladder DIY Key West 230 Bay reef

[@badassdeck]

Thank you so munch for the idea probably gonna build it out of steel as i live in the midwest and only fish in fresh water

[@saltwater4892]

Hey no problem It will probably be a lot sturdier with steel. Good Luck

[@FishnTheSouthOkanagan78]

Definitely something for the rest of us watching this video to think about, It’s got me thinking! 👍🏻

[@saltwater4892]

Yea always use it to modify or just get a idea to take off from

[@rond4868]

Obiwan has taught you well. Take a look around at boat trailer steps now - $300 to over $600. Good job.

[@saltwater4892]

Thanks and I hope it helps people save some money

[@jamesstewart5371]

Great idea , so much can be made using readily available material and using your brain and ingenuity thanks for sharing this so I can also make this.

[@saltwater4892]

Thanks Boss I knew I would bust my but the way I was climbing in and out at the ramp, putting a foot on the crank post and hanging onto the trolling motor pad that I would hurt myself eventually. Priced the ready made stuff and was sticker shocked for what you get. Thanks for the comment.

[@guyh.4553]

Great idea! I've been racking my brain on how to do something exactly like this. Awesome! 👍👍👍

[@saltwater4892]

Hope it works out for you You might want to consider putting a double main runner it does have a little twist in it. It doesnt bother me. ( Im around 220lbs). when I crawl up it. Also I have been thinking about a handle but havent had the time or motivation yet. Thanks for the feed back Good Luck

[@chargeron3115]

Great idea! I'm going to give it a shot, some of these step systems or going for $400 plus. Thanks!

[@saltwater4892]

Yea when I priced them it was crazy and most of them would rust.. One suggestion you might want to come up with is a support grab bar. I have a trolling motor pad I grab to make sure I dont fall. Also make sure you use the grip tape.

[@tallchicago1]

Looks great!! What thickness aluminum angle did you use?? Looks like 1/4” or 3/8” … would you thicken it after using it for awhile?? Thanks

[@saltwater4892]

I got a thick as I could find from Lowes. Ill check for you. Yes I would like it thicker but so far it has held up. Im 210lbs. It flexes but but not bad and so far it hasnt bent yet. I thought about doubling the main angle iron at one time but like I said so far it is holding up for what I need.

[@saltwater4892]

To be honest it looks like 1/8 x 2 inch. Hope this helps

[@mikeboston421]

right on man, well done!

[@saltwater4892]

Thanks and hope it works out for you.

[@saltwater4892]

Thanks for watching any questions let me know. It was a low cost easy project.

[@saltwater4892]

Awesome...... Depends on how big you are you might want to double up on the main angle alum. Im 220 it flexes with me but never had a problem with bending.

[@GmanfromTexas]

Looks good I would have loved to see you climbing on and off though

[@saltwater4892]

Yea might later, Will post it if I do. I dont have any fancy camera equipment tripods etc. All I have is a phone. Im about 215-220 and it does have a little flex side to side. But holds good with me. I need to build a hand rail, been fishing and working no time yet. I have a trolling motor mount on bow that I grab and stable myself with. So far no issues. I do feel like a hand rail of some sort would be better. (future) I just take my time.

[@GmanfromTexas]

@@saltwater4892 handrail is a great idea. I already received the parts you used. Waiting for warmer weather to install

[@saltwater4892]

@@GmanfromTexas Good luck and dont forget the non skid tape.

[@jeffboberg2428]

Nice! Looks like that bacca has been topped out once and had the bottom lugs primed. First part of July when this was filmed? 😉

[@saltwater4892]

Yup. Sounds like youve pulled a few rows before....

[@anglerissues2309]

Nice DIY, I fish solo and need one of them.

[@saltwater4892]

Thanks I do also most of the time or have to trailer the boat by myself. Only improvement I would do is a handle system. Might do one later this year when I get some time. Good luck and Good Fishing.

[@MrSki-tyvm]

If it works for you, then that's all. I'm a bit older and need more stability so I just bought my metal and welded my own steps with a grip pole. I do have my steps anchored on 2 points, trailer frame and bow roller strut. Any how, making getting in and off your boat is a painas you get older.

[@saltwater4892]

Awesome. I was trying to do something non welding at first. I can weld but a lot of splatter with alum. I only have a mig welder at this time. Yea I need and want to add a ladder or support I have to redo the ladder because I need to move the boat forward some. Maybe this winter after fishing. You should post it.

[@mikaelhafstrommvonhaf]

Nice and easy. Thanks.

[@saltwater4892]

Glad it worked for you

[@officialWWM]

Like most brilliant ideas, it's nice and simple. Very cool.

[@saltwater4892]

Thanks I wanted to do a no weld type. Didnt take long to put together still holding up good.

[@dirtydollyfishingcharters2745]

Great idea! I’m doin it! Thank you!

[@saltwater4892]

Thanks it was easy to build didnt take no time at all

[@evanrager2462]

Excellent, Great idea, I'm doing it ! Thank you

[@saltwater4892]

Thanks and good luck. It was easy

[@jowyjozef]

Super great job!! Nice! Thanks for sharing! 😎 God Bless.

[@saltwater4892]

Thanks and God Bless you..... I always need blessings. Thanks

[@actionlures3081]

Hey thanks for sharing! Reading through the comments, I see 1/8 thickness .. can you tell me the leg length? or the angle length? Thanks!

[@saltwater4892]

Hey the riser is 3 ft step 7 inch and 2 inch angle I got the biggest and thickest lowes had. Im 220lbs it does have a small twist or flex with me on it but no perm bend For the length I just made the angle (riser) to be comfortable when climbing.

[@evanrager2462]

Could you tell me how thick, thickness of the alum angle iron you used? Did it seem to hold weight Ok and not flex.? Thank you

[@saltwater4892]

Hey man sorry for delay it looks like 1/8 thickness I got the heaviest gauge the had also depending on you size you might want to double up on main runner I'm 215 and it flexes on me doesn't bend just flexes when I'm on it

[@saltwater4892]

Yes does flex some but not enough to bother me

[@KissmyBasss]

Nice design! Prices are stupid on these, We spend enough on the rest of our gear to drop $200-$500

[@saltwater4892]

Yes I know. I couldnt see myself paying that. Thanks

[@rhondabailey4444]

Lag bolt?

[@saltwater4892]

Yea your right I probably said that I pretty much call all large bolts lags from when I used to frame houses and decks. Good catch

[@carlromano8364]

What size bolts did you use.

[@saltwater4892]

Hey sorry so late I used 1/4 stainless with nylon but no problem so far

[@carlromano8364]

@@saltwater4892 they look bigger than 1/4 inch ...... ok thanks

[@saltwater4892]

@@carlromano8364 Anytime...

[@louievjg]

Bad ass

[@saltwater4892]

Thanks

[@davetitustampabay3302]

It needs one more step.....

[@saltwater4892]

Your prob right . Ive also been thinking of a a hand hold but too lazy and havent had time to do it. tough year so far.