This is the ultimate in dock ladders. It can be raised straight up or down so you can clear the water each time you finish using it. This design has proven to be reliable for over 20 years. The fixed portion of the ladder extends 24" below the dock. The sliding ladder portion equates to approximately 1 foot per step, so a 5 step ladder extends 5' below the dock. The Lift Ladder comes in four styles:

Regular Hoop - hoop handle extends 15-1/2" onto the dock
Short Hoop - hoop handle extends 12-1/2" onto the dock
Finger Pier - mounting bracket extends 4-1/2" onto the dock, handles are vertical and straight
Floating Dock - same as Regular Hoop, except the fixed portion extends only 15" below dock.

All ladders are made of marine grade 6063 aluminum. The spacing between the vertical handles is 18 1/2". These ladders have been load-tested in excess of 500 pounds.