A retractable dock ladder is not your only option for preventing corrosion and marine growth.

To prevent corrosion and marine growth, many people purchase retractable dock ladders. Boating enthusiast now have another option. Swing dock ladders allow for the part, submersed in water, to be swung upward and out of the water. This will prevent the lower part of the ladder from being corroded by water and grown over with barnacles. Many retractable dock ladders eventually experience trouble with the sliding mechanism. Swing dock ladders will continue to operate appropriately, as long as the hinges are cared for and maintained properly.