I just looked at sailboat data. I see what you mean about the rudder. You could certainly mount it to the side. The key to using a boarding ladder to get in the boat from the water, say, if swimming, you want at least one rung below the water line. Two would make it much easier. With your transom, it looks like you might need to mount the 3' ladder pretty low to get a rung in the water. Then, the transom slopes out. I think that may be awkward to board. Maybe a longer ladder? I'm sure some of the group will chime in with advice. Maybe someone already tackled a similar project. Danny
Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device -------- Original message --------From: Alan Zuas via CnC-List <[email protected]> Date: 8/13/16 1:29 AM (GMT-05:00) To: [email protected] Cc: Alan Zuas <[email protected]> Subject: Stus-List Boarding Ladder Hi, I am relatively new to sailing and the boat life, and this is my first post here. I have a C&C 30' 1976 and love the boat. I have been working on different projects, and now I'd to install a boarding ladder on my boat. I looked around the marina and noticed a lot of people have their ladders right in the middle of the transom. I am a little hesitant since the rudder seems to be somewhat large and the last ladder rung might touch it or make it difficult for someone to get on the ladder. I was wondering what you think about this, and if you have ideas on where I should install the ladder. the ladder is 3 feet long and 1 foot wide and has a hinge to drop it in water. Thank you,AliC&C 30 1976Seattle
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