[C320-list] Steps for boarding

[Dean Vermeire]

I found that simple steps were not big enough or stabile enough. So, I built a platform about 18 inches high with four 4×4 posts and 2×8s around the top. Think deck.I put 2x8s extending out the front edge to support a single step. I used cedar decking across the platform and step.Finally, I tied it down with angle brackets and put outdoor carpet.Big, sturdy.A tornado will take the boat, but not my steps.
Dean VermeireMoonstruck II (#847)



Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S® 6.-------- Original message --------
From: Kenny Geist <Kennyge at prodigy.net> 
Date: 05/16/2015  9:42 AM  (GMT-06:00) 
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
Subject: [C320-list] Steps for boarding 

This year, we decided to move to a dock in Manhasset Bay instead of being on
a mooring.  We plan to spend a lot more time onboard and spending more
nights sleeping on the boat.  Yesterday I delivered my boat from being on
the hard and made it to the dock without incident (first time bringing her
into a slip).  The problem is, with our high freeboard, it's a big jump off
and hard climb on so the Admiral had placed an order for me to get some kind
of steps, preferably that we can leave on the dock when traveling.  

Any of you on a dock with a suggestion what works well for this situation?

Thanks

Kenny Geist
Kennyge at Prodigy.net

WINDRIFTER # 317