Garelick Ladder Parts

Garelick Ladder Parts: Keeping Every Boarding System Sea-Ready

When a boarding ladder fails, safe re-entry from the water becomes a serious concern. That's why having access to genuine Garelick ladder parts matters — the right replacement component restores the integrity of a life-safety system rather than simply fixing an inconvenience.

Founded in 1951, Garelick Mfg. Co. built its EEz-In trade name on the original expression "Don't squeeze in, EEz-In," rooted in the development of the first lightweight double hook boarding ladder for the recreational marine industry. Decades later, the brand's hardware philosophy remains the same: every component — from the full ladder down to the smallest mounting piece — must hold up in the harshest marine environments.

What Garelick Ladder Parts Are Available?

Garelick ladder parts include transom gudgeons, shims, spacers, and mounts designed to support retrofits and repairs. These are the components that bear the load every time someone climbs aboard, so Garelick engineers them to the same standards as the ladders themselves.

Specific parts in the Garelick catalog include:

• Transom Mounting Extension Shims (e.g., model 99181) — available in a compact 2.75" W x 3.62" H x 2" D profile , these shims allow proper ladder alignment on transoms of varying thickness or angle.
• Sport/Diver Ladder Mounting Brackets (model 99180) — the Garelick Sport Dive Ladder Under Platform Mounting Bracket offers a discrete option for mounting ladders under poly, teak, fiberglass, or aluminum platforms.
• Shur-Loc Ladder Catches (model 76000) — Garelick Shur-Loc Ladder Catches allow you to safely secure a latch-type ladder to the hull or deck, with options for permanent or temporary mounting.
• Platform Ladder Mount Brackets (model 99187) and Storage Brackets (model 99193) round out the hardware ecosystem for keeping Garelick ladders securely positioned both in use and stowed.

Why Garelick Hardware Holds Up on the Water

Garelick's design priorities include durable anodized or stainless components suited to saltwater environments. Components are engineered for repeated exposure to saltwater and UV, prioritizing safety, ergonomics, and serviceability. When shopping for replacement parts, it's important to verify step width, handhold reach, mount footprint, and material — stainless vs. anodized aluminum — to match your hull and crew.

Garelick Manufacturing is the winner of three NMMA Innovation Awards , a testament to the engineering rigor behind even the hardware components that often go unnoticed. Rick Garelick has been instrumental in developing over 20 active patents for marine OEM and aftermarket applications — many of which inform the mounting and securing systems found in today's ladder parts lineup.

Whether you're repairing a well-used transom ladder or retrofitting a new boarding system to an existing swim platform, Garelick's ladder parts ensure your setup performs with the same reliability as the day it was first installed. Browse the full Ladder Parts category or explore the complete Garelick brand lineup for boarding ladders, seat hardware, and more.