Had the shake down cruise Saturday........

[phatdaddy]

RAP, not sure of the measurement you need, the platform is 15" deep and the ladder is 15" deep when folded, but it hangs over the edge 1.5"s.

Gator, i used some large fender washers. if i were to doit again, i would rather use some large pieces of teak and get longer bolts.

The drawbacks to this ladder is they are kinda narrow(you can see where the old one step was bolted on) and when boading with fins, you have to take them off. Also when you are achored in shallow water and the step is down, it will dig in the sand when the boat rocks and weaken the platform. that is why i have the velcro strap, to hold it together when not needed.