Convert from a 2 step to 3 step ladder on 2007 175 Sea Ray Sport

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Rob 175 sport

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May 22, 2020
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Boat Info
2007 Sea Ray 175 Sport Bow Rider
Engines
3 liter Mercruiser
Hi all,
We are trying to change out the original 2 step ladder with a 3 step ladder. It typically should be a very easy thing to do but accessing the 4 bolts the ladder is attached with is very difficult. You can try to go in from the battery compartment...but need to be a small kid to get in. The engine compartment is similar in difficulty.

Anyone have success getting to and taking those bolts off of the gudgeons on the extension ladder?

I have a 2007 Sea Ray Sport 175. Thanks!
 
I just had the thrill of changing a starter on a 4.3 185 Sport... It was tight area however once I removed all the partitions and stowed items it was at least manageable.
Good Luck,
BobH
 
Rob 175 sport said:
Hi all,
We are trying to change out the original 2 step ladder with a 3 step ladder. It typically should be a very easy thing to do but accessing the 4 bolts the ladder is attached with is very difficult. You can try to go in from the battery compartment...but need to be a small kid to get in. The engine compartment is similar in difficulty.

Anyone have success getting to and taking those bolts off of the gudgeons on the extension ladder?

I have a 2007 Sea Ray Sport 175. Thanks!
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interesred in what others have to say here, I’m going to have to do the same thing shortly but instead removing the ladder for a swim platform install..... it looks tight, what happens when you remove the backrest/seat cushion? If there’s no hole there I was thinking of cutting a access port.

god knows how I’m going to get to the other side to mount the swim platform brackets (fuel tank side).

good luck
 
Solved the project. Had to drill 2 new holes in the new brackets to match the old brackets. My neighbor has LONG arms and was able to access the nuts via the engine compartment. I bought an extra long 7/16 box ratchet wrench to use and we were successful working as a team.
 
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