Ever wonder what Tayana would have done if they made ladders? Well, I asked them to make me a 'substantial' ladder when I ordered my boat. It is very heavy and, like most Tayana stainless - oversize. It has stainless steel 'Marsten Matting' steps and 1 1/4" construction. They installed mounting points on both sides of the boat. Can easily handle 300 to 400 pounds... Wayne Strausbaugh – Tayana V-42cc "Restless", New Bern, NC