[C320-list] C320-list Digest, Vol 2335, Issue 1
Wayne Strickland
nadowayne at yahoo.com
Wed May 20 09:23:12 PDT 2015
Re: Doyle stack pack.
Wayne's World had the original Dutchman system and I changed it out when a new sail cover was needed to be made. I used Ullman sail loft to make it and it works great and is same as Doyle.
Hoisting main can sometimes catch battens in lines for stack pack and care is needed while hoisting. Dropping sail is wonderful and easy zip up.
It's a great choice for cruisers, not that great for racers to look at foot of sail.
1999 Cat 320 #594
Thanks,
Wayne⛵️
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> 1. Re: Doyle StackPack (Descher, Chris)
> 2. Re: Doyle StackPack (Kenny Geist)
> 3. Re: Doyle StackPack (Amiraults Family)
> 4. Re: Doyle StackPack (Don Johnson)
> 5. Magicezy chip repair (Elizabeth Schwartz)
> 6. Re: Magicezy chip repair (jim brown)
> 7. Re: Magicezy chip repair (Elizabeth Schwartz)
> 8. Re: Head sink Faucet replacement? (Doug Treff)
> 9. Re: Winchrite for Sale (Elizabeth Schwartz)
> 10. Re: Steps for boarding (Jerry)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 17 May 2015 20:19:47 +0000
> From: "Descher, Chris" <cdescher at cedtulsa.com>
> To: "<C320-List at Catalina320.com>" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Doyle StackPack
> Message-ID: <F593E07F-F17F-41F0-ADD1-BDBF7CDBBF17 at cedtulsa.com>
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> I replaced sails a couple of years ago with Mack sails, including loose footed, fully battened main with Mackpack. They use Luffshuttles. I really like them. One thing though, the brand new cloth needs training to flake, but I wouldn't go back.
>
> Chris Descher
> #500
>
>> On May 17, 2015, at 11:17 AM, Joel Krauska <joel at krauska.net> wrote:
>>
>> Any experiences with a Doyle Stack Pack?
>> http://www.doylesails.com/cruising/stackpack/
>>
>> I've got little ones on board and furling the main is one of the trickier
>> jobs to do 'by myself'.
>>
>> I seem to recall seeing a similar configuration on Benneteaus.
>>
>> --Joel
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Sun, 17 May 2015 16:40:25 -0400
> From: "Kenny Geist" <Kennyge at prodigy.net>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Doyle StackPack
> Message-ID: <003701d090e1$b4c9f4c0$1e5dde40$@net>
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> WINDRIFTER #317 came with the Doyle Stack Pack and she had the tides slides
> on the mast. It's amazing how easy it is to drop the sail, pull the zipper
> and put her to bed. On my C25 flaking, tying up and covering the main was a
> pain in the butt and at times I would only sail the head sail so as not to
> have to put the main away.
>
> I recommend it.
>
> Kenny Geist
> Kennyge at Prodigy.ne
>
>
>
>
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>
> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 17 May 2015 16:44:18 -0400
> From: Amiraults Family <amiraults at sympatico.ca>
> To: <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Doyle StackPack
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> Joel:
>
>
>
> I started with a Dutchman system which my spouse and I could make work, but
> the race crew never failed to screw up. When I wanted a new mainsail I
> decided to get rid of the Dutchman as I had success with lazy jacks on a
> previous boat. So I looked to Doyle for the '13 season. Our location is far
> from a loft, making eventual repairs awkward. Following a review of their
> products and a talk with the local representative I opted for the Cradle
> Cover rather than the StackPack.
>
>
>
> The latter is attached to the mainsail, making it a single unit. The former
> results in two separate pieces - a sail and a cover. This configuration
> allows for the sail to be removed and separately returned to the maker for
> service. Still, when installed it operates identically to the StackPack.
> Going this route does require that you purchase an open foot main, as Cradle
> Cover must slide into the grove on the boom. This does make the cover a bit
> more difficult to initially install, but now that I have one, in the fall I
> disconnect the lazy jacks from the cover and secure these to the mast and
> then remove the boom, cover, and sail as a single unit and store it in the
> main cabin for the winter.
>
>
>
> As for performance I am very pleased. It works well, and only requires a
> life vest to be stuffed into the aft end of the cover for the spring
> nest-building season.
>
>
>
> Brian Amirault
>
> 797 Waltzing Bear. too
>
>
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Sun, 17 May 2015 21:11:37 +0000 (UTC)
> From: Don Johnson <donjohn64 at att.net>
> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Doyle StackPack
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> I had the Stack Pack added about a year?1 1/2 years?ago, and couldn't be happier! The local Doyle shop did an outstanding job of measuring, building and installing it! The comparison?of before and after is amazing, especially if I am single handling. The sail drops quickly, no flaking, and no need for sail ties or the on & off of the standard sail cover - I just drop it, head for the slip, maybe neaten the sale up a bit, and zip it up! I love having it & should have gotten it earlier.
> Don Johnson#53
>
>
> On Sunday, May 17, 2015 9:17 AM, Joel Krauska <joel at krauska.net> wrote:
>
>
> Any experiences with a Doyle Stack Pack?
> http://www.doylesails.com/cruising/stackpack/
>
> I've got little ones on board and furling the main is one of the trickier
> jobs to do 'by myself'.
>
> I seem to recall seeing a similar configuration on Benneteaus.
>
> --Joel
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Sun, 17 May 2015 19:48:51 -0400 (EDT)
> From: Elizabeth Schwartz <schwartz781 at optonline.net>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Magicezy chip repair
> Message-ID: <e9f9377.421bd.14d6447b9e3.Webtop.36 at optonline.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed; delsp=no
>
> Ahoy all...Has anyone used magicezy on exterior white gelcoat? What
> shade of white is what I'm trying to figure I should get for a small
> repair. I have used the cream color on the interior, it worked well,
> blended in nicely......Thanks....Joe..#245...
>
>
>> On Sat, May 16, 2015 at 08:43 AM, tharrison at innovations-plus.com wrote:
>>
>> Thanks - problem solved by RigRite. they provide excellent service and
>> all the information can be found on their web site.
>> My problem - wear on the gooseneck and GN bracket.
>> If the goose neck is rubbing on the gooseneck bracket then there is a
>> 8 mm S/S washer missing. It sits in the bottom hole of the GNB. The
>> threaded pin sits on this washer and prevents wear. This fixes my
>> issue.
>> Thanks again - the folks here are the best !
>>
>> Ted hull 424
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On May 15, 2015, at 8:41 AM, "Jeff Hare" wrote:
>>>
>>> Check with RigRite not Charleston. It is probably the retail arm.
>>>
>>> Rig-Rite, Inc.
>>> Phone: (001) 401-739-1140 -- FAX: (001) 401-739-1149
>>> www.RigRite.com Ordering/Questions
>>>
>>> I suspect your age of boat has an Isomat boom profile which takes
>>> different
>>> parts. RigRite lists/sells all the parts I believe.
>>>
>>> There was an interesting story that I used to know (back before CRS
>>> set it)
>>> that I heard from Gerry. It was something like that sailboat mfgrs
>>> got
>>> together and formed a company in order to be able to afford to have
>>> Masts
>>> made. Foundries didn't want to deal with the quantities an
>>> individual boat
>>> maker needed, so they got together and 'Charleston' manages the
>>> relationship
>>> with the foundry and getting mast/boom extrusion time at the
>>> foundries. I
>>> may have some of the details wrong but that's the gist of it.
>>>
>>> -Jeff Hare
>>> #809
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On
>>> Behalf
>>> Of tharrison at innovations-plus.com
>>> Sent: Friday, May 15, 2015 8:21 AM
>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Charleston spar - Toggle, threaded pin
>>>
>>> Jeff that looks like the part.
>>> I will give them a call this morning.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Ted
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On
>>> Behalf
>>> Of Jeff Hare
>>> Sent: May-15-15 8:15 AM
>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Charleston spar - Toggle, threaded pin
>>>
>>> Ted,
>>>
>>> I *think* the toggle changed some between your boat and later boats
>>> but I'm
>>> not sure but it might depend on the boom you have.
>>>
>>> Here's the Charleston spar manual. Look at page 8 and you'll see
>>> what the
>>> new toggle/pin looks like.
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.catalina320.com/filemgmt_data/files/Catalina320_Standard_Mast.pdf
>>>
>>>
>>> According to Gerry, earlier booms were more flat sections and angles,
>>> whereas newer C320 boom share the same extrusion shape as the mast
>>> but
>>> smaller diameter. The newer C320 boom is cut from the mast extrusion
>>> of a
>>> smaller Catalina (like a 22 or 27 or something) so that they didn't
>>> need to
>>> use separate extrusions for the boom.
>>>
>>> Jeff
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On
>>> Behalf
>>> Of tharrison at innovations-plus.com
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2015 5:16 PM
>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>> Subject: [C320-list] Charleston spar - Toggle, threaded pin
>>>
>>> Does anyone know where you can get the toggle, threaded pin, and
>>> bushing
>>> that goes between the mast and the boom?
>>>
>>> 1997 Catalina 320 with a Charleston spar.
>>>
>>> Ted
>>> Hull 424
>>> Sent from my iPhone=
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Mon, 18 May 2015 00:21:26 +0000 (UTC)
> From: jim brown <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com>
> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Magicezy chip repair
> Message-ID:
> <1376225537.682486.1431908486551.JavaMail.yahoo at mail.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> I tried oyster white which was not white enough. So just got show white which matches better. However, I'm not impressed with how it "hides" spider cracks. Seems to rub right off when you use the patented end of the tube to level off. Seems to work better on youtube.
>
> Jim Brown?
>
> Desafinado 973
>
> From: Elizabeth Schwartz <schwartz781 at optonline.net>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2015 7:48 PM
> Subject: [C320-list] Magicezy chip repair
>
> Ahoy all...Has anyone used magicezy on exterior white gelcoat? What
> shade of white is what I'm trying to figure I should get for a small
> repair. I have used the cream color on the interior, it worked well,
> blended in nicely......Thanks....Joe..#245...
>
>
>> On Sat, May 16, 2015 at 08:43 AM, tharrison at innovations-plus.com wrote:
>>
>> Thanks - problem solved by RigRite. they provide excellent service and
>> all the information can be found on their web site.
>> My problem - wear on the gooseneck and GN bracket.
>> If the goose neck is rubbing on the gooseneck bracket then there is a
>> 8 mm S/S washer missing. It sits in the bottom hole of the GNB. The
>> threaded pin sits on this washer and prevents wear. This fixes my
>> issue.
>> Thanks again - the folks here are the best !
>>
>> Ted hull 424
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On May 15, 2015, at 8:41 AM, "Jeff Hare"? wrote:
>
>
>>>
>>> Check with RigRite not Charleston.? It is probably the retail arm.
>>>
>>> Rig-Rite, Inc.
>>> Phone: (001) 401-739-1140 -- FAX: (001) 401-739-1149
>>> www.RigRite.com? ? ? ? Ordering/Questions
>>>
>>> I suspect your age of boat has an Isomat boom profile which takes
>>> different
>>> parts.? RigRite lists/sells all the parts I believe.
>>>
>>> There was an interesting story that I used to know (back before CRS
>>> set it)
>>> that I heard from Gerry.? It was something like that sailboat mfgrs
>>> got
>>> together and formed a company in order to be able to afford to have
>>> Masts
>>> made.? Foundries didn't want to deal with the quantities an
>>> individual boat
>>> maker needed, so they got together and 'Charleston' manages the
>>> relationship
>>> with the foundry and getting mast/boom extrusion time at the
>>> foundries.? I
>>> may have some of the details wrong but that's the gist of it.
>>>
>>> -Jeff Hare
>>> #809
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On
>>> Behalf
>>> Of tharrison at innovations-plus.com
>>> Sent: Friday, May 15, 2015 8:21 AM
>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Charleston spar - Toggle, threaded pin
>>>
>>> Jeff that looks like the part.
>>> I will give them a call this morning.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Ted
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On
>>> Behalf
>>> Of Jeff Hare
>>> Sent: May-15-15 8:15 AM
>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Charleston spar - Toggle, threaded pin
>>>
>>> Ted,
>>>
>>> I *think* the toggle changed some between your boat and later boats
>>> but I'm
>>> not sure but it might depend on the boom you have.
>>>
>>> Here's the Charleston spar manual.? Look at page 8 and you'll see
>>> what the
>>> new toggle/pin looks like.
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.catalina320.com/filemgmt_data/files/Catalina320_Standard_Mast.pdf
>>>
>>>
>>> According to Gerry, earlier booms were more flat sections and angles,
>>> whereas newer C320 boom share the same extrusion shape as the mast
>>> but
>>> smaller diameter.? The newer C320 boom is cut from the mast extrusion
>>> of a
>>> smaller Catalina (like a 22 or 27 or something) so that they didn't
>>> need to
>>> use separate extrusions for the boom.
>>>
>>> Jeff
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On
>>> Behalf
>>> Of tharrison at innovations-plus.com
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2015 5:16 PM
>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>> Subject: [C320-list] Charleston spar - Toggle, threaded pin
>>>
>>> Does anyone know where you can get the toggle, threaded pin, and
>>> bushing
>>> that goes between the mast and the boom?
>>>
>>> 1997 Catalina 320 with a Charleston spar.
>>>
>>> Ted
>>> Hull 424
>>> Sent from my iPhone=
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Sun, 17 May 2015 20:41:15 -0400 (EDT)
> From: Elizabeth Schwartz <schwartz781 at optonline.net>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Magicezy chip repair
> Message-ID: <75c8d8c2.4298c.14d6477b1d3.Webtop.60 at optonline.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed; delsp=no
>
> Thanks.....Joe...
>
>
>> On Sun, May 17, 2015 at 08:21 PM, jim brown wrote:
>>
>> I tried oyster white which was not white enough. So just got show
>> white which matches better. However, I'm not impressed with how it
>> "hides" spider cracks. Seems to rub right off when you use the
>> patented end of the tube to level off. Seems to work better on
>> youtube.
>> Jim Brown?
>> Desafinado 973
>>
>> From: Elizabeth Schwartz To: C320-List at Catalina320.com Sent:
>> Sunday, May 17, 2015 7:48 PM
>> Subject: [C320-list] Magicezy chip repair
>> Ahoy all...Has anyone used magicezy on exterior white gelcoat? What
>> shade of white is what I'm trying to figure I should get for a small
>> repair. I have used the cream color on the interior, it worked well,
>> blended in nicely......Thanks....Joe..#245...
>>
>>
>> On Sat, May 16, 2015 at 08:43 AM, tharrison at innovations-plus.com
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks - problem solved by RigRite. they provide excellent service
>>> and all the information can be found on their web site.
>>> My problem - wear on the gooseneck and GN bracket.
>>> If the goose neck is rubbing on the gooseneck bracket then there is a
>>> 8 mm S/S washer missing. It sits in the bottom hole of the GNB. The
>>> threaded pin sits on this washer and prevents wear. This fixes my
>>> issue.
>>> Thanks again - the folks here are the best !
>>>
>>> Ted hull 424
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On May 15, 2015, at 8:41 AM, "Jeff Hare"? wrote:
>>
>>
>>>>
>>>> Check with RigRite not Charleston.? It is probably the retail arm.
>>>>
>>>> Rig-Rite, Inc.
>>>> Phone: (001) 401-739-1140 -- FAX: (001) 401-739-1149
>>>> www.RigRite.com? ? ? ? Ordering/Questions
>>>>
>>>> I suspect your age of boat has an Isomat boom profile which takes
>>>> different
>>>> parts.? RigRite lists/sells all the parts I believe.
>>>>
>>>> There was an interesting story that I used to know (back before CRS
>>>> set it)
>>>> that I heard from Gerry.? It was something like that sailboat mfgrs
>>>> got
>>>> together and formed a company in order to be able to afford to have
>>>> Masts
>>>> made.? Foundries didn't want to deal with the quantities an
>>>> individual boat
>>>> maker needed, so they got together and 'Charleston' manages the
>>>> relationship
>>>> with the foundry and getting mast/boom extrusion time at the
>>>> foundries.? I
>>>> may have some of the details wrong but that's the gist of it.
>>>>
>>>> -Jeff Hare
>>>> #809
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On
>>>> Behalf
>>>> Of tharrison at innovations-plus.com
>>>> Sent: Friday, May 15, 2015 8:21 AM
>>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Charleston spar - Toggle, threaded pin
>>>>
>>>> Jeff that looks like the part.
>>>> I will give them a call this morning.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Ted
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On
>>>> Behalf
>>>> Of Jeff Hare
>>>> Sent: May-15-15 8:15 AM
>>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Charleston spar - Toggle, threaded pin
>>>>
>>>> Ted,
>>>>
>>>> I *think* the toggle changed some between your boat and later boats
>>>> but I'm
>>>> not sure but it might depend on the boom you have.
>>>>
>>>> Here's the Charleston spar manual.? Look at page 8 and you'll see
>>>> what the
>>>> new toggle/pin looks like.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> http://www.catalina320.com/filemgmt_data/files/Catalina320_Standard_Mast.pdf
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> According to Gerry, earlier booms were more flat sections and
>>>> angles,
>>>> whereas newer C320 boom share the same extrusion shape as the mast
>>>> but
>>>> smaller diameter.? The newer C320 boom is cut from the mast
>>>> extrusion of a
>>>> smaller Catalina (like a 22 or 27 or something) so that they didn't
>>>> need to
>>>> use separate extrusions for the boom.
>>>>
>>>> Jeff
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On
>>>> Behalf
>>>> Of tharrison at innovations-plus.com
>>>> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2015 5:16 PM
>>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>>> Subject: [C320-list] Charleston spar - Toggle, threaded pin
>>>>
>>>> Does anyone know where you can get the toggle, threaded pin, and
>>>> bushing
>>>> that goes between the mast and the boom?
>>>>
>>>> 1997 Catalina 320 with a Charleston spar.
>>>>
>>>> Ted
>>>> Hull 424
>>>> Sent from my iPhone=
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Sun, 17 May 2015 21:04:59 -0400
> From: Doug Treff <doug at treff.us>
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Head sink Faucet replacement?
> Message-ID: <facbb33cf1aeb21d4d2d8b2f7bc8aa92 at treff.us>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
>
>
>
> Scott,
>
> According to this link, the hole size is 1.5"
>
> http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/product/1135_712/head-mixer-faucet-with-shower-on-hose.cfm
>
>
> ---
> Doug Treff
> doug at treff.us
>
>> On 2015-05-17 09:30, Scott Westwood wrote:
>>
>> Has anybody had to replace their Head faucet? I'm not at the boat to measure the hole.
>> Anybody have a replacement part number without costing too much?
>> Some I have found are at least $150 or more. Just not sure of the hole size etc...
>> Thanks,
>> Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net
>> H (919)-362-8538C (919)-618-7185
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Mon, 18 May 2015 13:16:09 -0400 (EDT)
> From: Elizabeth Schwartz <schwartz781 at optonline.net>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Winchrite for Sale
> Message-ID: <7b1986ad.41a85.14d68068d65.Webtop.42 at optonline.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed; delsp=no
>
> Ahoy Ken.....Do you still have the winchrite?...Joe ?
>
>
>> On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 02:18 PM, Ken Danko wrote:
>>
>> I have a Winchrite for sale. I used it only a couple of times and it
>> works great. I'm asking $400 (it cost $750 new). I loved it when
>> single handling the boat. If you are interested please contact me
>> directly at 320kend at att.net rather than posting to this list.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Ken
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Mon, 18 May 2015 14:59:30 -0400
> From: Jerry <jsheets at aol.com>
> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Steps for boarding
> Message-ID: <7C4E3397-A7E3-40CB-8422-7D2868C72894 at aol.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> West marine and defender have non slip steps that can be screwed onto the dock. You can get two and three steps. Best to position them sideways for tide changes if not on floating docks.
>
> Jerry
> JellyRoll 890
>
>> On May 16, 2015, at 11:00 AM, Dean Vermeire <dean at vermeire.us> wrote:
>>
>> 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
>
>
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