[C320-list] Steps for boarding

[CHARLES DICKHUT]

I purchased a hot tub/spa for my house. It came with a set of step. Since in mounted the hot tub flush with my deck the steps were not necessary. Took them to the boat and attached them to the slip. Works like a charm. Weather proof, functional and wide.. Check with your local hot tub/ spa dealer.


Captain Chuck Dickhut
S/V Obsession
Catalina 320 #114



-----Original Message-----
From: Dean Vermeire <dean at vermeire.us>
To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Sat, May 16, 2015 11:00 am
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Steps for boarding


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)



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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