Thursday, March 28, 2019

Extend Your Step the Two Step Ladder Extension

EXTEND YOUR STEP Boat Ladder Extension

Extend Your Step the two step Boarding Ladder Extension

The Easiest Way to Extend Your Boarding Ladder for Safety and Convenience

Many people find that their stock boat ladders aren’t long enough at some point. Perhaps you aren’t as mobile as you used to be, or you were injured. Or you might have health issues that are making it difficult to use your current ladder. The Extend Your Step is a great boarding ladder accessory.

You only have a few options when it comes to increasing the length of your boat’s stock ladder. You can choose to replace the whole thing with a longer ladder – which will typically cost $200-$250 or more, or you can choose a convenient, budget-friendly ladder extension like Extend Your Step.

There’s no need to deal with the hassles of a short boarding ladder with Extend Your Step. It’s the fastest and least expensive way to add approximately 24” to your boat ladder with a 10” width to get up and down easily.

Even if you are healthy and able to board your ladder without many problems, consider the fact that others who are younger or older might have troubles. Extend Your Step makes your ladder much safer for everyone and it takes just minutes to install.

It’s compatible with a variety of stock boarding ladders, including any type of tubular boarding ladder and flat steps or rungs up to 1” wide or round. It will fit most AFI, Windline, Garelick, and Seachoice boarding ladders and round rung ladders with up to 1” rungs. 

Adjust the width of Extend Your Step with a Philips screwdriver and a hacksaw. There are no worries about storing it, as it will stay right on your ladder. Clean it easily with soap and water.

Made in the United States from premium materials including UV-stabilized high-density polyethylene, this ladder extension will last for years to come and withstand the most testing marine environments.

By lowering the first rung of your ladder, you will make your boat much safer for yourself and your friends and loved ones. Buy Extend Your Step today with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, or feel free to Contact Us today with any questions you may have about compatibility or other concerns.



Extend Your Step is Proudly Made in America
Exclusively made for and sold by CLR Marine made in Springfield, Missouri

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Extend Your Step Three

EXTEND YOUR STEP THREE

The Extend Your Step Three

Easily Extend Your Boarding Ladder by 40” for More Safety and Convenience


We heard your requests – you wanted a longer version of Extend Your Step, one that wouldn’t swing on your boat.

So, we responded with Extend Your Step Three. This convenient ladder extension gives you all of the durability and sturdiness of the Extend Your Step, with an extra step that increased length to 41”.

No matter how tall you are or what your mobility concerns may be, you’ll find it easier than ever to get on your boat with the quick installation of Extend Your Step 3.

The Easy Way to Extend Your Boarding Ladder

There aren’t many options available if you are looking for a safer, longer boarding ladder. Total ladder replacements are costly, while rope ladder extensions are flimsy and can make your ladder less safe.

Extend Your Step Three is the easy way extend the length of your ladder, lower your first rung well into the water, and make it a breeze to get in and out of your boat without an expensive replacement.

Extend Your Step 3 is compatible with any tubular boarding ladder with rungs or flat steps up to 1.25” wide. It is compatible with boarding ladders made from top manufacturers such as AFI, Windline, Garelick, and Seachoice. It fits all round rung ladders and even dinghy boarding ladders up to 1.25”, round or flat.

Adjust the width of Extend Your Step Three with a Philips screwdriver and a hacksaw easily if necessary. The 10” width allows for plenty of room to get on and off your boat with both feet.

A Sturdy Extension That Doesn’t Swing

Attach Extend Your Step 3 to the second step of your boarding ladder, and it won’t swing at all, providing a more secure and stable extension for anyone who needs it. If you don’t mind the extension swinging, you can add it onto your last step and it will provide with a total of 3 extra steps.

Because Extend Your Step Three conveniently stays on your ladder, you won’t have to worry about storing it or taking it on and off every time you need to use it. It stays sharp and new looking and cleans whenever necessary with soap and water.

You can trust in the durability of Extend Your Step 3, as it is made from premium high-density polyethylene and is UV-stabilized to prevent sun-related damage. It will stand up to the harshest marine environments and repeated usage.

Made in the USA by CLR Marine, it ships quickly and offers the most convenient way to get more usage and safety out of your boarding ladder.

Buy Extend Your Step Three now with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Or if you have any questions about compatibility or any other concerns, feel free to Contact Us today.



The Extend Your Step Three is Made in America
Exclusively made for and sold by CLR Marine, Made in Sprinfield Missouri

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Boat Boarding Ladder Extension

Boat Boarding Ladder Extension


EXTEND YOUR STEP HANGS ON YOUR BOARDING LADDER
Extend Your Step stays right on
your boarding ladder,
so you never need to store it.

EXTEND YOUR STEP FOLDS WITH YOUR BOARDING LADDER
Extend Your Step stays new-looking and
cleans up easily with soap and water when needed.

Without the EXTEND YOUR STEP
Standing on the bottom rung
of my sailboat’s boarding ladder
requires a big step up from the water.

With EXTEND YOUR STEP
With Extend Your Step it’s much easier for me
to geton board as it extends well into the water.

Many standard boat boarding ladders are simply too short and that causes a lot of frustrating situations.

Have you ever found it difficult to get on your boat with its stock ladder? It may be too short, or perhaps you have mobility concerns.

Or you are getting older and you don’t have the same ability to climb up and down your ladder as before.

In any case, Extend Your Step offers a convenient and easy solution to increase the length of your ladder without major modifications or an expensive total replacement. It’s compatible with many stock boarding ladders and takes just minutes to install.

At 10” wide and 24” long, it provides plenty of extra reach and is made to fit many types of boarding ladders. Made from premium high-density polyethylene, it is far superior than any type of rope ladder in terms of durability, sturdiness and simple convenience. The recommended weight limit should not exceed 230 pounds.

Extend Your Step features wide compatibility:
  • It can fit any type of tubular boarding ladder and flat steps up to 1”, flat or round.
  • It fits most boarding ladders with a rung size up to 1” made by Garelick, AFI, Windline, Seachoice, and it also fits all round rung ladders.
There’s plenty of room for both of your feet on one step. Perhaps you won’t need that much space; you can easily adjust Extend Your Step down in size with a hacksaw and Philips screwdriver as needed.

Extend Your Step makes it much easier to get on and off your boat in a variety of circumstances. There’s no need to risk injuring yourself or others by relying on the shorter stock ladder of your boat. Some of the uses for either of the boarding ladder extensions is a boat swim platform ladder, or pontoon boat ladder extension.

ALL NEW – Extend Your Step Three

You asked for it – a longer and non-moving version of Extend Your Step. That’s exactly what you get with Extend Your Step Three. When attached to the second step of your boarding ladder, Extend Your Step Three won’t swing, while providing you with a convenient ladder extension. This ladder extension is 10” wide and 41” long and fits ladders with up to 1.25” rungs. The recommended weight limit should not exceed 230 pounds.

Enjoy the same boarding ladder compatibility and durability as Extend Your Step along with 3 additional steps. If you don’t mind if it swings, Extend Your Step 3 will provide you with 3 additional steps on your boarding ladder, making it easier than ever to get on and off your boat in any circumstance.

Extend Your Step 3 features:
  • It can fit any type of tubular boarding ladder and flat steps up to 1.25”, flat or round.
  • It fits most boarding ladders with a rung size up to 1.25” made by Garelick, AFI, Windline, Seachoice, and it also fits all round rung ladders.
  • It can even be used as a boarding ladder for your dinghy.

Highly Durable and Made in the USA

Made from durable high-density UV-stabilized polyethylene, Extend Your Step and Extend Your Step 3;will last for years to come and is made for all types of weather and marine environments. Produced in the USA in Springfield, Missouri, you can trust in the quality of our products.






Proudly Made in America

Made Exclusively for and sold by CLR Marine
Dealer Inquires Welcome

Monday, March 25, 2019

Troubleshooting Fluid Transfer Pump

Troubleshooting Your Fluid Transfer Pump


Diagram of the Demand Style Diaphragm Pump Troubleshooting guide.
Troubleshooting Your Demand Style Diaphragm Pump

Not Priming any air leak or blockage along the suction line well prevent the pump from priming. Check the hose, hose clamps, fittings and strainer. If your suction line checks out, the cause usually centers on a problem with the valves. Open up your pump and verify the valve o-ring is in place and there is not any debree clogging the valves. Valves occasionally swell or lose their resilence. This type of valve damage is not always visible. Luckily valves are relatively inexpensive and easy to replace.

Low Pressure or Automatic Switch not shutting off. Slight swelling of the valves is the most common cause of low pressure or the pump not automatically shutting off. If after replacing the valve and the problem still persists, replace the pressure switch.

Leaking a ripped or cracked diaphragm is normally the cause of liquid leaking out of the pump. Additional damage to the bearings and motor can be avoided if you catch the leak early.

Pump does not respond to electrical power. Bypass the pressure switch by removing the two wires attached to the switch and connect them momentarily together. If the pump turns on your pressure switch requires replacement. If your pump remains lifeless after by passing the switch your motor needs replacing. note: some motors have replaceable brushes this may be your next step. If after replacing the brushes the motor remains lifeless replace the motor.
 Diagram of the Flexible Impeller Pump Troubleshooting guide.
Troubleshooting Your Flexible Impeller Pump




Low Flow will occur when the impeller is damaged. Bowed, missing worn or ripped blades will reduce flow. A worn cam, wearplate or coverplate will reduce flow. The replacement of these parts, when worn, normally cures the problem. Another cause of low flow is an air leak. This can occur anywhere along the suction line, within the sea strainer, or within the pump. Check all hoses, hose clamps, fittings, gaskets and the pump seal.

Not Priming of all the causes of low flow described above can also prevent the pump from priming.

How to prevent Impeller Failure, the main cause of premature impeller failure involves running the pump dry, with a restricted suction or blocked discharge. Confirm your inlet Seacock is in the open position before starting your engine. You would be surprised how often this simple step is forgotten. Regularly clean you suction strainer, and confirm all old impeller blades are removed when replacing your impeller. These steps will reduce the majority of the system low restrictions.
 Diagram of the Centrifugal Pump Troubleshooting guide.
Troubleshooting Your Centrifugal Pump

Not Priming(for self priming models) any air leak or blockage along the suction line well prevent the pump from priming. Check the hose, hose clamps, fittings and strainer. If your suction lines check out, verify pump shaft rotation and impeller spacing (impeller spacing within a self-priming centrifugal pump is critical). Self-priming centrifugal pumps require liquid in their housing to prime. If your pump has sat long enough for the liquid to evaporate, or your pump was just installed, verify that your pump housing has been filled. Also verify your shaft rotation is the correct way. A self-priming centrifugal pump will not prime when run in reverse.

Low flow the most common reason for centrifugal pumps to experience low flow upon inital start up is reverse rotation. A centrifugal pump will deliver 60% of their designed flow when rotated backwards. An air leak along the suction or line blockage anywhere in the system will reduce flow. Clear all lines, test for leaks, and verify your chosen line size, fittings and valves are not overly restricting your flow.

How to prevent premature seal failure the typical mechanical seal is designed to last thousands of hours. The common causes of premature seal failure include running the pump dry (closed seacock of blocked suction), cavitation (restricting the inlet flow to the pump by reduced line size, clogged strainer or partially blocked or collapsed suction line), thermal shock (a quick change in temperature that shatters the ceramic element of the seal, and often occurs when a pump has been running dry long enough to heat up the seal significantly before fluid is allowed to enter the pump), and deadheading (running the pump with a closed discharge for extended periods of time).
Diagram of the Gear Pump Troubleshooting guide.
Troubleshooting Your Gear Pump

Not Priming any air leak or blockage along the suction line well prevent the pump from priming. Check the hose, hose clamps, fittings and strainer. Dry gears will also reduce the pump's ability to prime. Simply pour a small quantity of your liquid into the suction or discharge sides of the pump and try again. If none of these ideas work, disassemble your pump to inspect for wear as described in the picture.  If excessive wear exists, you will need a rebuild kit or complete pump head.

How to prevent premature pump failure, gear pumps were designed to transfer or spay clean liquids. The close tolerances between both gears and the pump body are the key to it's ability to deliver a strong suction and high discharge pressure. However sand or debris will wear all contacting surfaces or even lock up the pump potentially causing motor or shaft failure.