Frequently Asked
Questions

This is probably the most common question we get asked, and the short answer is yes! It might take us a bit longer if you have a particularly unusual set-up, but for all arrangements, we'll either have a solution already, make on demand or design when the need arises. We love a challenge so whatever the customisation, we'd love to hear from you.

The Sailing Yachts we make ladders for vary enormously in shape and size. We start with the main aim of facilitating being able to work effectively looking down on the masthead, so the top rung is a metre below the top of the ladder. Our Mast Ladders are made to measure so that the bottom rung is neither too high nor too low — within easy reach of the boom. We achieve this by taking the precise ladder length and calculating the distance required between each rung to the nearest millimetre.

We try to keep our current lead time updated on our website, but unless we're away or absolutely inundated, we can generally have your mast ladder measured, assembled and in the post within 5 business days, although shipping times can vary.

As our mast ladder is Made To Measure, the cost will vary depending on the length of your mast, the type of ladder, and the type of fittings you require. Please visit our shop to see price ranges, and once you've worked out exactly what you need, just hit "add to cart" to see the final price.

The one thing we love more than making high quality gear is making happy customers. Just get in touch and we'll be happy to hold your hand through as much or as little of the process as you need. Any problems at any step, please don't hesitate to ask.

Our Mast Ladders only span where they can be stabilised by sail slides or equivalent, so they only go as far as the boom. Our Mast ladders are designed to be climbed from the boom. Such is the variety of arrangements around the foot of masts on Yachts that we find it best to consider getting onto the boom as a separate challenge.

On many Yachts getting onto the boom isn't difficult however sometimes the boom is higher up or there is little to facilitate climbing onto the boom. For these situations we make shorter ladders usually referred to as General Purpose Yacht Ladders that can be deployed in numerous ways. We're always happy to receive photographs of customers' set-ups so we can supply our best solution.