Bow ladder.

[Jeep7797]

Just got a new to me 2008 ar230. It's quite a bit taller at the bow than my old ls2000 and even though I haven't taken it out yet I'm just anticipating people having a hard time getting back into the boat at the sandbars. My thought was a aluminum folding stepstool but is there something purpose built for this that I'm not seeing? I also am looking for a suggestion for a trailer mounted ladder for getting into the boat at the launch. I have seen one on Amazon made by Quality Mark but again curious what everyone else is using. Thanks in advance.

 

[Babin Farms]

We backed in at the sand bar. Set front anchor about 3 boat lengths away, back in and use a sand spike or screw anchor to hold the rear. Gives a great seating/ hangout area and gets people talking. This is where the bungee anchor rope came in handy on the front, still let the boat move a little with any wake plus it lets the bow break any wake instead of having the boat pushed into the beach.

 

[drewkaree]

Trailer step. I personally don't have it, but I've wanted to add something, and someone else here posted this.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001RMWU4O/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_5?smid=ATRQ56T3H9TM5&psc=1

I'll be removing my bow ladder this season for the very reason you posted, it's too high and therefore useless to me, as I do what @Babin Farms does. Anyone having to reboard, go to the back. I'm looking to open up the anchor locker for fender storage, and possibly adding a cleat in that area.

Some tape to seal the backside, and gelcoat to patch the holes, and I'll be rid of the front ladder

 

[Jeep7797]

That's a great idea I didn't think about. We do pull up to occasional alcohol establishments on the river that would require nose in beaching it. Most have docks but there is one that doesn't. Drew, I just put that in my Amazon cart and deleted the 3 step tongue ladder for double the price. I think that's perfect.

 

[Babin Farms]

I found a replacement ladder on Amazon for $25 that was almost identical to the OE. Just had to use the old bracket as a template for the mounting holes. Wish I would’ve replaced it years ago.

https://jetboaters.net/threads/the-official-what-did-you-do-to-your-jet-boat-today-thread.2661/post-660075