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  • Can I Use Camper Steps For My Boat?
  • The only thing that will be perminatley installed when using the Brophy Camper Scissor Steps # AS24 is the bracket that connects to the top of the steps. This only requires 4 screws and is not that big of a bracket. These steps are intended for use with a camper or at least with something that will allow the bottom step to rest on the ground. I do not see this working that well with your boat. I remember getting up on ladders on a pontoon and the ladder always want to slide under the...
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  • Determining If Jif Marine Folding Pontoon Boat Ladder Will Fit 1974 Tahiti Tiger Bubble Jet Boat
  • It is possible that the Jif Marine Folding Pontoon Ladder - 5 Steps - 54-1/2" Tall - 300 lbs - Aluminum # JIF48FR you were looking at will work on your 1974 Tahiti Tiger 18' Bubble Jet Boat, but it was really designed for pontoon boats. You will need to verify that the hull and rails of your boat are reinforced enough to support the stress of the ladder. I included a video of the # JIF48FR for you to take a look at.
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  • Step for Front of Boat Trailer Frame
  • While we don't have any ladders that attach to winch posts we do have the HitchMate Boat Trailer Step # HE4036 which is a step that attaches to the trailer frame to help you gain access to the front of the boat easier. Check out the picture I attached to see what it looks like installed.
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  • What is Inner Diameter of Replacement Mounting Cups for Jif Marine Boat Hook Ladders
  • The inner diameter of the Replacement Mounting Cups for Jif Marine Boat Hook Ladders # JIF58FR that you referenced is 1-1/2 inch.
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  • Recommended 4-Step Ladder For Pontoon Boat With Flat Deck
  • I would be happy to help! The differences between these two ladders is not that one is for flat front mounting and the other for a round front, instead the # JIF65FR is designed for pontoon boats with a round front, and the # JIF25FR is designed for tritoon boats so it is quite a bit narrower. Since your pontoon boat has a flat front you will want to go with the Jif Marine Underdeck Pontoon Ladder for Flat Decks - 4 Steps - 48" Tall - 300 lbs - Aluminum # JIF45FR instead as it is designed...
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  • Recommended Ladder Rack For Truck Cap/Topper On 8 Foot Bed
  • For your truck topper, I recommend the TracRac CapRac Ladder Rack for Camper Shell/Truck Cap # TH29200XT for transporting your aluminum boat on your Ram 3500. This rack is sturdy and rustproof. It has adjustable load stops for you to secure your boat in place. The crossbars are slotted to allow for quick adjustment and simple tie down points. The mounting brackets swivel for perfect, easily obtainable fit. Drilling is required. The crossbar length is 65 inches. You may be interested...
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  • How Does Replacement Rubber Tread # 8510-CP Attach to Ladder Rungs
  • The Replacement Rubber Tread # 8510-CP that you referenced clips over the top of the rungs of the ladder. If the rungs of your ladder don't match the dimensions this pad was designed to fit you might be able to modify the pads by trimming the corners off and using an adhesive to secure the pad to the top of the rungs.
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  • Tire Chains for EZ Loader Boat Trailer With 205/75R14 Tires
  • The Titan Chain Cable # TC1034 will fit the 205/75R14 tires on your EZ Loader Boat trailer. However, I do not recommend using cables unless there are no other options. Cables are not very effective and are typically for emergency use. Instead, I would get actual chains like the Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains # TC1134. These will do a much better job with a minimal cost difference. These chains use a ladder-pattern with twist links and have a low-carbon steel construction.
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  • Best Rack to Transport an 8 Foot Boat with a 2011 Ford Ranger
  • Because your boat is so wide and long, I recommend going with a ladder rack instead of a roof rack. A good one to use is the Yakima Overhaul HD, part # Y01151-57. They are 60" long aero-style bars, making them compatible with almost any accessories you may want in the future while also cutting down on wind noise and drag. They have a weight capacity of 500 pounds on-road and an adjustable height of 19" - 30". They don't have to be drilled into your vehicle. Instead, they clamp around...
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  • Determining Which Mounting Hardware Is Needed To Mount Jif Marine Telescoping Ladder JIF95FR
  • To mount the Jif Marine Telescoping Boat Stern Ladder - 4 Steps - 58" Tall - 400 lbs - Stainless Steel # JIF95FR you will need stainless steel bolts, lock washers, and nuts, but the size and length you need is going to be dependent on exactly what you are bolting the ladder to. Just make sure to get a quality bolt, lock washer, and nut and you will not have any issues. I included a video of the # JIF95FR for you to take a look at.
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  • Does Classic Accessories Cover 052963889482 Fit a 2002 Four Winss 180 Horizon
  • The pictures of your boat all have varying ladder setups. Some use the folding style that get folded up and out of the way when not in use and others had larger ones that maybe were fixed. Both setups seemed small enough to not interfere with the install of a cover like the part # 052963889482. I looked up the dimensions of your 2002 Four Winss 180 Horizon and it's dimensions would easily fit the # 052963889482 as well. This cover would work great for you unless you have an unusually large...
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  • Looking for 48 Inch Tall Dock Steps to Get to a Boat Swim Platform
  • The Taylor Made StepSafe Dock Steps - Triple - 25-1/2" Tall - 300 lbs - White # TM85ZR is the largest that we currently carry in this style. I may have a few other options that will work for you, but they will be quite a bit different. The first alternate will be a ladder, like the Jif Marine Telescoping Gunwale Hook Ladder - 4 Steps - 47" Tall - 400 lbs - Stainless Steel # JIF53FR. This would be long enough for you, but with it being a gunwale style connection, there will need to be a...
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  • Tonneau Cover Recommendation for a 2005 Ford F-250 Short Bed
  • The BAKFlip G2 part # BAK26303 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 2005 Ford F-250 with a 6-3/4 foot bed. What kind of boat rack are you referring to? Is it like a ladder rack that attaches to the bed rails? If so, as long as the boat loader attaches through the stake pockets and does not wrap around the bed rails this tonneau would fit and work well for you. If you wanted to email me back with a picture or more info on the boat loader I will do my best to find you...
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  • Ladder Rack and Tonneau Cover that Can Fit 2013 Ford F-250 Short Bed with Tool Box
  • Since the Adarac Ladder Rack # A70611 that you referenced installs through the top of the bed rails you can install a tonneau cover that fits between them as well. And since you have a tool box the solution would be the Access Toolbox Edition tonneau cover part # 834532008453 which will fit behind your crossover style box.
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  • Ladder Rack and Tonneau Cover Recommendation for a 2012 Toyota Tundra 6-1/2 ft Bed
  • First let's start with a ladder rack for your 2012 Toyota Tundra with a 6-1/2 foot bed. You will need one that attaches to the stake pockets of the truck so that you can also install a tonneau cover. For that you would want the TracRac part # TH43002XT-610. Now for a tonneau you will need one that installs between the bed rails. For that you would want the # 834532009473. I attached a review video for this cover for you to check out as well.
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  • Ladder Rack and Canoe Carrier Recommendation for 1991 Toyota Truck
  • Most truck bed ladder racks are designed to fit specific vehicles. For your 1991 Toyota Truck I recommend the Yakima Outdoorsman 300 Ladder Rack with 58 Inch Crossbars # Y01136-Y00409. The crossbars allow you to perfectly match the width of your truck bed. If you need the rack with longer, 66 inch crossbars, you can use part number # Y01136-Y00410. The Yakima KeelOver Rooftop Canoe Carrier with Tie-Downs # Y04069 will work great with the Outdoorsman ladder rack. The KeelOver includes...
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  • What Ladder Rack Do You Recommend for a BAKFlip MX4 on My 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 58 Bed?
  • For a great ladder rack that fits with your BAKFlip MX4 on your 2021 Silverado 1500 with a 5'8" bed, I recommend the Adarac Pro Series Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack # A4002965. Since the BAKFlip MX4 completely installs within the bed rails of your truck, the Adarac Pro Series will be able to install into the stake pockets of your vehicle without interfering the tonneau. The Adarac comes with a 500 pound weight capacity for carrying ladders, lumber, piping, and and other cargo with ease....
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  • Recommendation To Carry Two Kayaks On 2015 Ford F-150
  • For 2 kayaks on a 2015 Ford F-150, I recommend using the TracRac Ladder Rack # TH27000XTB or the sliding rack # TH43002XT-501 or # TH43002XT-000 depending on your bed length. The sliding systems will give you better support for your kayaks. With these ladder racks, you can use the Thule DockGrip Kayak and SUP Carrier with Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Rear Loading - Universal Mount # TH895. This carrier will allow you to use the t-slots of your ladder rack. Two of these carriers will...
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  • 2013 Ford F-150 Ladder Rack And Kayak Carrier Compatibility
  • Most tonneau covers that use the tracks of the truck bed eliminate many ladder rack options. But the Adarac Pro Series Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Aluminum - Matte Black - 500 lbs, part # A86RR, attach in the stake pocket of the truck bed. So they will not interfere with the operation of the BAK Revolver X2 Hard Tonneau Cover - Roll Up - Aluminum and Vinyl, part # BAK39309. The integrated mounting channels will handle most roof rack accessories. If you want to carry a kayak you can...
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  • Boat Cover Recommendation for 2002 Four Winns 180 Horizon that is Waterproof
  • It really depends on what kind of cover you are mentioning. If the cover is one like the part # 052963889482 that covers everything you would not want to use it at the same time as this cover. If its a smaller cover that maybe only covers a couple sections of the boat then you could use it at the same time. This cover is considered water resistant but is not waterproof. If that feature is important to you the DryGuard # CA20085 will be the better choice as it is totally waterproof but...
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