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Old 05-25-2018, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by veloc410
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,
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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.

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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
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Originally Posted by phragle
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.
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Originally Posted by Padraig
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.

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And you forgot about the good stuff that she may need arms and legs for
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Originally Posted by Tom A.
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.
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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
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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
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Originally Posted by Speedracer29
I have one similar, from Northern Tool. Installed it after falling while doing bolster gymnastics.
post a pic please
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Originally Posted by Tom A.
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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