Carver Owners Forum

Hi,
I am looking for the hardware that holds the swim ladder to the boarding ladder of a 89 aft cabin. I have googled it but apparently I am not using the correct term.

Thanks
Mitch

It's called a hold down or catch. Here's one on Amazon but there are many styles...
https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-LOCKABLE-HOLD-CLAMP/dp/B01D4BKN6C/ref=sr_1_4?crid=J9N5DZGFP0NK&keywords=Marine+Boat+Latch%2C+Marine+Boat+Locker%2C+Stainless+Steel+Cabinet+Latch+Marine+Boat+Hasp+Durable+Fastener+Clamp+Deck+Hasp+for+Boats+to+Use&qid=1648464727&sprefix=marine+boat+latch%2C+marine+boat+locker%2C+stainless+steel+cabinet+latch+marine+boat+hasp+durable+fastener+clamp+deck+hasp+for+boats+to+use%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-4

And I think that might have been added by a previous owner. I had the same kind of ladder, and Carver just used a little hook on one side of one end of the step to hold them up in place. I always wanted to change that to the type that Viper posted, but those are too wide to screw into the ends of the steps.

Just remember than one is supposed to be able to reach and fold out that ladder from within the water. So that you can get back onboard without help from anyone on the boat.

Great - thank yuou - just what the doctor ordered.

Mitch

km1125 wrote:Source of the post ...I always wanted to change that to the type that Viper posted, but those are too wide to screw into the ends of the steps.

I agree, the ends of the rungs are the better location for fastening the assembly. The first time the wife hurts her foot on a piece of hardware in the middle of a step will be the last time she goes down that ladder until it's fixed

What kind of wood treads ? I need to replace a couple on my 3807
Thanks

They should be teak or mahogany. Mine are painted white with non-skid so I can't tell what species of wood they are.

BTW, whatever finish you apply, you should consider adding a non-skid additive so the rungs aren't slick and provide a good grip when they're wet.

Thank you Viper

HeyJude wrote:Source of the post What kind of wood treads ? I need to replace a couple on my 3807
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I had a 3607 of similar vintage and mine were definitely teak. I had to replace a couple over the years and they were surprisingly easy to make, as long as you had a nice block of stock to start with.