Using a ladder for aluminum

stone4140 · Feb 25, 2011

My brother suggested using an old aluminum ladder for decking supports. I thought he was joking but I have since read of people using them. Just wondering what people think and/or if anyone has pics of them using one. If I can get a 32ft aluminum ladder for $50 that's 64ft of bracing not counting the steps. Any thoughts or other creative ways to get aluminum would be great.

lckstckn2smknbrls · Feb 25, 2011

Check with a scrap yard or recycler in your area.

Decatur · Feb 25, 2011

Never thought of that. I'd like to see pics of somebody's boat that used ladders.

Captain Ahab · Feb 25, 2011

I have been looking for ladders and have had no luck - would be great

Ictalurus · Feb 25, 2011

Just think of the possible boat names:

The Two Step
Stairway to Heaven
One Step up

:LOL2: :LOL2:

stone4140 · Feb 25, 2011

Captain Ahab said:
I have been looking for ladders and have had no luck - would be great

I seen a few on craigslist here in upstate NY.The key is to find some older ones so its actually cheap. Id feel kinda bad cutting up a new one anyways.

Decatur · Feb 25, 2011

Ictalurus said:
Just think of the possible boat names:

The Two Step
Stairway to Heaven Love it!
One Step up

:LOL2: :LOL2:

Or how about the "Fish Ladder"? Get it? :wink:

stone4140 · Feb 27, 2011

Well I got a 35' and a 10' aluminum ladder today for $30 total from craigslist. I am working on a 16ft starcraft I'll post some pics as I go.

lckstckn2smknbrls · Feb 27, 2011

Nice score.

kkrueger · Mar 28, 2011

I've been thinking of using a ladder for deck framing too. Picked one up at a pawn shop today for $40. Probably could have gotten it cheaper but I'm working on buying an outboard from him. I'd rather pay full price for the ladder and get a deal on the outboard.

Anyone have pics that used a ladder? (for decking)

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