Brad...
What I had custom built for my Crusader was a bracket for the transom to slide on a dive ladder to get in and out. Michael Bankes has a built in- slide out ladder that I had installed in a friends 17' Freedom. Although it works pretty well, I was concerned about sand and mud getting inside the track, making deploying more difficult years down the road.
This 17' Freedom does have a dog platform that we ordered from Bankes. It hooks through the grassing rail slots..Unfortunately the electronic door to my neighbors garage is not working right now. When I get access, I will mount it and send some pictures.
If you can think of other q's, let me know...This was the first year hunting out of this 19' boat. I LOVE IT! I felt extremely safe in the Great Lakes waters and marshes I hunted this year. And I had to run in some gale winds to my "spots". Even my wife commented on the smooth ride...and she isn't a boater, but familiar with the ride in my 20' Proline I use salmon fishing.
Steve