[C320-list] Companionway step

[Crosby Roper]

Thanks Warren,
 
 I like the aluminum reinforcement idea.

Crosby Roper, VMD


 
> From: wupdike at hotmail.com
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 18:38:16 -0400
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Companionway step
> 
> Had the same problem: top step split port to Stbd. At the time, Catalina in
> CA had spares for $100. I opted to repair by placing an aluminum plate
> between the step and the frame. It's been good for 5 years. Since 320 now
> made in Fl, call there first. 
> 
> Warren & Pattie Updike
> 1994 C320 #62 "Warr de Mar"
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Crosby Roper [mailto:vmdatsea at hotmail.com] 
> Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 8:38 PM
> To: c320-list at catalina320.org
> Subject: [C320-list] Companionway step
> 
> 
> We were out for a nice bay sail with friends last w/e. As i went to sheet in
> the mainsail, I stepped on the top companionway step which broke as I came
> down on it. I'd like to replace it, sooner rather than later. My wife, whom
> I love dearly and has a great sense of humor, has taken to doing the
> elephant trumpeting sound whenever I come down the companionway ladder... So
> where do I get the wooden companionway step? Thanks in advance.
> 
> Crosby Roper, VMD
> Tethy 
> Hull # 1054
> San Diego, CA
> 
>