Swim platform ladder for 2007 232

[JDboater]

Any body know where I can source a replacement? The ladder on our new to us 2007 232 is missing one of the rubber tread wraps and takes a ton of effort to deploy. Also won’t completely stow. We’ve tried various lubricants, but it still takes some muscle and is problematic for the missus and the 11 yo. Looks like an easy swap with a single bolt if I can find a new ladder unit. Thanks ahead of time! (Reposted from parts chat)

[CBO]

No sure you will be able to find a new one. I was told they are not being made anymore. They made the same ladder but in a 3 step version that came on cobalts starting around 2011 from my understanding. I would love to find a 3 step version to replace my 2 step. That’s exactly how mine looked, all cleaned up now.

[jhnmdahl]

If you can't find a direct replacement or repair parts, Garelick makes a variety of under-platform swim ladders such as:



and

https://www.fisheriessupply.com/garelic ... r/19636-01

[DEcosse]

I found this one in a search which appears to have a Cobalt part number
https://www.greatlakesskipper.com/cobal ... nder-mount?
- not sure of the origin of these.
The best part is that it IS 316 Stainless.

a49836e8b87582504606788c679a7516[1].jpg

760b8ba9c9849374176bb8d1c385813b[1].jpg

dce402940a18504159ac3d3bb4ecafdb[1].jpg

So that is a 2-rung and a dual slide with full-width steps, vs the OEM 222/232 of that generation which was a single centre slide - great images of @CBO ladder which looks amazing!

One consideration I have in looking, is that it MUST be 316.
MOST appear to be 304, but 316 is going to hold up much better in Salt Water.
One reviewer of that Garelick one on Amazon said it was already rusting after couple of seasons in Salt Water. That would suggest the Garelick are 304 (but I cannot state this with certainty)

I did find what appears to be a nice 3-rung 316 ladder directly out of China - not sure how our community feels about that though.