I'm looking at adding a folding telescoping swimstep / ladder to the bottom of the platform this winter. I have two platform brackets and definitely have weight limitations on the platform. There has been a little spider cracking in the gel on the transom around the mounts for years but it doesn't appear to ever get any worse.

So I'm debating mounting it directly in the middle, or off to the side and kind of straddling a platform bracket for more support. Going with a simple 2-step ladder.

https://www.overtons.com/overtons-sl...er-735795.html

Wondering what other who have done this mod did and if you've had any issues?

Should I consider adding a center platform bracket for more support?

Does your ladder ever want to slide out and drag while you're underway?