the definitive thread on STEPS
 

solid, well designed steps

engineering sketch of some good functional steps

steps designed to specs provided by marketing department with no real intended benefit other than to wow the consumer crowd.

I guess I shouldn't egg this on, eh?

but, but, where do they end? :D

They never end. They continue to deliver an additional 8 to 12 mph, even at rest.

(copyright Brand-F industries 2004)

Yes you should!!!:D :D

Those steps in the first photo are too small and too far apart. That will cause spinouts and drink spills.

:D :D :D












Just trying to stay a step ahead. ;)

And if you didn't have steps would you own a Ramp or handicap accessible hull? Jo

Yes. A definite handicap.

That's why all boats that don't have steps aren't allowed to race with the step hull crowd. They are relegated to the "special olympics"...