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phragle 05-25-2018 06:04 AM


Originally Posted by veloc410 (Post 4628329)
I'm liking your idea a lot more. I could reinforce the wall inside with nylon , lexan ,plastic or wood and put D shaped pocket steps in. Thank you sir

If it already has some coring your good, just seal it well if the coring is wood. If not you could do something line running a piece a 3/4" coosa a little wider than the step holes, throw a layer or two of 1708 over that and cut your holes,

Padraig 05-25-2018 07:10 AM


Originally Posted by phragle (Post 4628309)
You dont climb up on the deck...thats the womans job. Your job is to check out the veiw as she climbs up, then bends over to reach the bow cleat...

While I agree that it is the woman's job.....I worry that she might fall and break an arm or leg. Then I would have to do the ironing, cooking, dishes, vacuuming, lawn mowing etc.

Padraig

Tom A. 05-25-2018 09:20 AM

I have 2 of the larger folding steps mounted to the front bulkhead to get in and out of my bilge.

https://www.zoro.com/buyers-products...kaAkqCEALw_wcB

veloc410 05-25-2018 03:08 PM


Originally Posted by phragle (Post 4628344)
If it already has some coring your good, just seal it well if the coring is wood. If not you could do something line running a piece a 3/4" coosa a little wider than the step holes, throw a layer or two of 1708 over that and cut your holes,

most likely its nylon or fiberglass. Not much wood in that boat. I have to look it over. I can have something cut in D shape out of stainless, polish it and finish the edges.

veloc410 05-25-2018 03:09 PM


Originally Posted by Padraig (Post 4628355)
While I agree that it is the woman's job.....I worry that she might fall and break an arm or leg. Then I would have to do the ironing, cooking, dishes, vacuuming, lawn mowing etc.

Padraig

And you forgot about the good stuff that she may need arms and legs for:drool1:

Speedracer29 05-25-2018 07:56 PM


Originally Posted by Tom A. (Post 4628378)
I have 2 of the larger folding steps mounted to the front bulkhead to get in and out of my bilge.

https://www.zoro.com/buyers-products...kaAkqCEALw_wcB

I have one similar, from Northern Tool. Installed it after falling while doing bolster gymnastics.

veloc410 05-28-2018 07:58 AM

Thosefolding steps are nice.
aluminum. How are they holding up?. Do they stay folded up while under way and has anyone gotten scraped by them. They look good with minimal work installing them

veloc410 05-28-2018 08:21 AM

Wow that sucker is big. Like 6 x 7. Does it really weigh 5 lbs. Aluminum seems it would be lighter. Edges would have to be chambered or raised. Can you post a pic of the jumbo folding step mounted on your boat please? Thank you

veloc410 05-28-2018 08:23 AM


Originally Posted by Speedracer29 (Post 4628460)
I have one similar, from Northern Tool. Installed it after falling while doing bolster gymnastics.

post a pic please

veloc410 05-28-2018 08:24 AM


Originally Posted by Tom A. (Post 4628378)
I have 2 of the larger folding steps mounted to the front bulkhead to get in and out of my bilge.

https://www.zoro.com/buyers-products...kaAkqCEALw_wcB

post a pic please


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