A question to consider is what you want the step for - getting out of the
water, or for a dinghy.
On our C&C 34, we use an Esdon boarding step that we clip to the toe-rail at
the side of the boat, for use with our inflatable dinghy or Whaler. Being the
side means we can tie up the smaller boat securely alongside - which makes a
big difference if we are dealing with boarding in swells.
I would not like to try this maneuver via the stern of the boat.
Of course, with the water temperature in Maine, swimming is not an attractive
option.
Damian Greene
1982 C&C 34 GhostBass Harbor, Maine
From: Danny Haughey via CnC-List <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Cc: Danny Haughey <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2016 8:28 AM
Subject: Re: Stus-List Boarding Ladder
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
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-------- 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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