Baintech SF30108-22 Telescopic Ladder with Platform – 3 Steps Marine Access

Baintech SF30108-22 telescopic ladder with platform provides enhanced boarding access for marine, caravan and vehicle applications.

This 3-step ladder extends to 875mm length with 178mm wide steps, culminating in a top platform that delivers stable standing area during boarding and equipment handling. The telescopic design collapses for storage in cockpit lockers, caravan external compartments and vehicle cargo areas where fixed ladders consume excessive space. Marine-grade construction withstands salt spray, UV exposure and constant wet/dry cycles that corrode standard aluminium ladders within seasons.

Designed for Australian boating and touring environments where the top platform provides critical stability during boarding manoeuvres, equipment transfers and access transitions. The platform differentiates this model from standard step ladders by offering secure standing area when transferring from ladder to deck, opening caravan doors or accessing rooftop equipment. Telescopic action allows single-handed deployment and retraction, critical when managing lines during docking or setting up camp solo.

Key Specifications

• Step count: 3 steps plus top platform
• Step width: 178mm
• Extended length: 875mm
• Construction: Marine-grade materials (corrosion-resistant)
• Operation: Telescopic collapse/extension
• Top feature: Standing platform for stable boarding
• Application: Marine boarding, caravan access, vehicle mounting

Features & Benefits

Integrated Top Platform: Standing platform at full extension provides stable area for equipment transfers, door opening and transition from ladder to deck. Eliminates the instability of stepping directly from top rung to boat deck or caravan threshold during boarding.

Compact Telescopic Storage: Collapses to a fraction of extended length for storage in cockpit lockers, caravan side compartments and vehicle cargo areas. Eliminates the space consumption and snag hazards of fixed or folding ladders in tight quarters.

3-Step Plus Platform Configuration: 875mm extended length provides comfortable boarding height with platform standing area at top. The combination balances reach, stability and compact storage better than platform-less alternatives or taller 4-step designs.

Stable 178mm Step Width: Wide step platform provides secure foot placement during wet boarding conditions, rolling anchorages and uneven ground under caravans. Reduces slip risk compared to narrow-step economy ladders.

Marine-Grade Construction: Corrosion-resistant materials withstand salt spray, bilge water exposure and coastal UV intensity that destroys standard aluminium ladders. Maintains structural integrity and safe working load across seasons of marine use.

Enhanced Boarding Safety: Platform provides secure standing position for two-handed equipment handling, opening doors or managing lines during boarding transitions. Critical for solo operators managing gear transfers without deck assistance.

Technical Specs

• Model: SF30108-22
• Step configuration: 3 steps plus top platform
• Step width: 178mm
• Platform width: Not specified (likely matches 178mm step width)
• Extended length: 875mm

Compatible With / Goes Well With

• Swim platforms and marine boarding applications (platform for gear staging)
• Caravan entry doors and steps (platform for door opening stability)
• 4WD rooftop access requiring two-handed equipment handling
• Motorhome and camper van entry systems
• Pontoon and floating dock boarding with equipment transfers
• Emergency egress from boat cabin tops
• Vehicle-mounted equipment access requiring stable work position

Caution: Verify collapsed length, weight capacity, platform dimensions and mounting method specifications before purchase to ensure compatibility with your specific application and installation requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the platform improve boarding safety?

The top platform provides a stable standing area where both hands are free for equipment handling, door opening or managing lines. This eliminates the instability of balancing on a top rung while transitioning onto boat decks or caravan entries.

What is the collapsed length for storage?

Collapsed dimensions are not specified in the supplied documentation. Contact F.A.E. for collapsed length specifications to confirm storage compatibility with your locker or compartment dimensions.

What is the maximum weight capacity including the platform?

Safe working load specifications are not provided. For marine boarding and caravan access applications with platform use, verify load rating meets or exceeds user weight plus any gear carried during boarding before purchase.

Can equipment be placed on the platform while climbing?

Platform load capacity and dimensions are not specified. Contact F.A.E. for platform specifications including size and load rating to determine suitability for equipment staging during boarding operations.

How does this differ from the SF30102-22 model?

The SF30108-22 includes an integrated top platform for stable standing, while the SF30102-22 (standard 3-step model) terminates with a top step. The platform version provides enhanced stability during boarding transitions and equipment handling.