Long Emergency Ladder - 10 Steps

With the number of man over board (MOB) occurrences on the rise (according to the RNLI) a rescue ladder is an essential requisite for all boats. This emergency boat ladder is made of blue nylon cord, fitted with strong poly-carbonate steps. It comes with a waterproof white storage bag so it is easily identifiable in adverse conditions. The bag has a blue webbing hook on the top for securing it onto your boat rail. Ideally emergency ladders should be fitted amidships, as this is the easiest place to get back on board in an emergency situation. The bottom of the storage bag is fitted with a pair of emergency pull cords, which once pulled deploy the ladder and enable a safe climb out of the water.

This model of emergency ladder has 10 steps and is 3m long when deployed. Importantly it complies with ISO 15085 (Man-overboard Prevention and Recovery)

What length emergency boat ladder do you need?

It is important that once deployed the bottom rung of the ladder hangs well below the water line. So check the distance between the mounting point and the approximate water line to ensure your emergency ladder is suitable

This ladder is an essential piece of equipment for all boats and especially for solo sailors. Can you risk not having one?