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Steps/Ladders for elderly

kaydano said:
But, all my other photos of our lake pretty much suck.
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Someday when When someone has time, I'd like them to summarize all the comments you and I made about "our" lake... Lol.
 
We'd win worst lake for sure. 

I water skied for the first time in 20 years at the end of last summer and took a big snout full of water when I tried to jump the wake.  I remember jumping wakes like it was yesterday.  My body did not.  Later that day we saw a sign on Sandy beach saying you shouldn't swim in the water due to high ecoli levels, and I had just taken a half a cup up my nose and back into my throat and lungs.  I was coughing so much I nearly puked.  Maybe it was because I was so out of shape, I don't know.  They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, but I was worried about the "what kills you" part for a few days.

It's a lake, and it's all we got.
 
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kaydano said:
We'd win worst lake for sure. 

I water skied for the first time in 20 years at the end of last summer and took a big snout full of water when I tried to jump the wake.  I remember jumping wakes like it was yesterday.  My body did not.  Later that day we saw a sign on Sandy beach saying you shouldn't swim in the water due to high ecoli levels, and I had just taken a half a cup up my nose and back into my throat and lungs.  I was coughing so much I nearly puked.  Maybe it was because I was so out of shape, I don't know.  They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, but I was worried about the "what kills you" part for a few days.

It's a lake, and it's all we got.
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I live 7 miles to Old Hickory lake but drive 2 hours 1 way to Dale Hollow because it just that clean. I remember the first time we went I was sitting on the back of the boat just looking around and looked down and saw the prop. You cant see your prop in Old Hickory. It was past exciting :D
 
Here is some video of someone diving/snorkeling in our lake. I feel like the water is pretty clear certain times of the year but once the weeds set in/boat traffic increases it gets a little cloudy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKoaHzPG9JE

We use to have the hi ecoli issue due to a ton of friggen geese. They came in and took them all out, only a couple showed up last year and there was a huge improvement in the water quality. Damn geese.
 
Most of the places we pull up to have a bank so the angle is not as steep. I like the double wide ramp for the extra width. It is also aluminum and light. Making it easier to handle plus not an extra weight on the boat.
 
The plasti-dip was more for protecting your helm, or seat fabric, from a sharp corner taking out a chunk accidentally when stowing it.  Your mat/carpet pieces seems best for the rub rail.
 
Tish said:
I have an elderly mother who would like to be able to get on and off the beach from the pontoon. I have researched ladders a bit but haven't found anything I love. I liked the ramp but have a tri-toon. Anyone have any items that they have found that they like?
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We are buying this ladder from home depot. its a murphy ladder.
it folds in half and then legs fold together. it should fit perfect under seat or in center tube.

www.homedepot.com

MURPHY LADDER 7 ft. Height 10 ft. Reach Aluminum Fully Compactable Multi-Position Ladder 375 lbs. Load Capacity Type IAA Duty Rating ML7 - The Home Depot

The MURPHY LADDER goes where no other ladder can go with its safe, sturdy and stowable design. The MURPHY LADDER features pinch free design, fully compactable for storage, non-marring feet, and easy maneuverability.
www.homedepot.com
 
Tish said:
I have an elderly mother who would like to be able to get on and off the beach from the pontoon. I have researched ladders a bit but haven't found anything I love. I liked the ramp but have a tri-toon. Anyone have any items that they have found that they like?
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This might work; Google Roll A Ramp
 
Wish they made these a bit narrower so they would fit on my TriToon!
 

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