April 2018 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Boarding Ladder
by David Grah 06 Apr '18

06 Apr '18

I found the removable ladder could slide along the edge of the boat where it was deployed, especially if someone was using it while the boat was underway. I found it tended to rock around a little as someone used it. It also required a little care to make sure it was properly configured when it was deployed. With the fixed ladder, there is no question. I note I still have my removable ladder if anyone wants it. I'll say the quality is good. David GrahBishop California Message: 6Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2018 16:09:03 -0500 From: George Iemmolo <griemmolo2(a)gmail.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> Subject: Re: M_Boats: Boarding Ladder Message-ID: <CAP9=bJX0R-afn11HO0ejp15vW=v1Jqt87c=sgsD1Tq6oKULBDQ(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" David Grah Thanks for the pdf. unfortunately I can not get it to print for me. I have given some thought to the over the gunwales mounting ladder. As I sail with a mate 50% of the time the ladder could remain stowed unless needed. I would deploy it when single handling. You mentioned it not being secure can you elaborate on that a little? ? George "We Can Not Control the Wind But We Can Adjust Our Sails" On Wed, Apr 4, 2018 at 3:31 PM, George Iemmolo <griemmolo2(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dave >

7 10

Boarding ladder
by Jon Barber 06 Apr '18

06 Apr '18

This one works for me.

1 0

Boarding Ladder
by Jon Barber 06 Apr '18

06 Apr '18

My boarding ladder consists of 2 lengths of stout Iine and a board with holes drilled in each end. The lines are knotted and passed thru the holes on one end, and then passed thru the holes in the aluminum extrusion that runs around the edge of the deck. I deploy it at the aft corner of the cockpit. I can reach up and grab it from the water. The board floats and you have to push it down and insert your foot between the board and hull. It can be removed easily, requires no drilling. The backstay interferes with using a transom mounted ladder on a M17. No Cost? Nothing. Boarding ladder and motor mount hanging off the back of that lovely transom? I don't think so. Whatever boarding device you decide on be sure to practice with it repeatedly, especially when tired. You may need to get back aboard was someday when your life depends on it. It can be seen in this photo in the stowed position.

4 3

Boarding Ladder
by Conbert Benneck 05 Apr '18

05 Apr '18

When we bought our Tripp-Lentsch 29 in 1966, one requirement (among many) I had was for a boarding ladder. My requirements were for something that folded into the smallest package possible. What I found was an aluminum boarding ladder that totally folded together into a package that was about 16 inches long and with four steps had a height of about 5" to 6". It hung from two attachment points that were through bolted to our teak toe rail. It was an American made item and I had one of my visiting sailing colleagues buy it in Hartford and bring it to Paris. It was very practical, but, I stowed it after we used it while swimming. In retrospect the fixed; transom mounted boarding ladder is the better solution. It is always instantlyavailable to someone in the water . Our solution, while taking up a minimum amount of storage space in a sail locker, first had to be retrieved from the sail locker and hooked to its fittings - which is kind of hard to do if you are single-handing and fall overboard. Then you need a ladder that can be grabbed; extended; and used. Connie

1 0

Boarding Ladder
by brad kurlancheek 05 Apr '18

05 Apr '18

If you're looking for something cheap, quick, and easy, a PVC boarding ladder will get the job done. Using the instructions here - https://www.cruisingworld.com/how/how-make-dinghy-boarding-ladder I made one in an afternoon. If you'd like to see pictures of the construction process for mine, email me and will be happy to send them along. The whole thing folds up compactly and will easily fit within a cockpit seat locker. Granted, this sort of ladder is no way as sturdy or easy to use as the chrome-barred type, especially as the one illustrated by the fine work done by David Grah in his post, but in a pinch, this stow-away ladder is better than nothing at all. - Brad

3 3

Boarding Ladder
by George Iemmolo 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

Wrinkle Boat Mates I am looking to mount a boarding ladder as soon as the weather cooperates, presently 40 deg. in NWI 50 mi. E of Chicago. Would like some feed back as to which type and any ideas on mounting same. Looking at where I would have to get to indicates either mounting a hatch on the starboard side of the cockpit stern to get to the mounting screws or borrowing my great grand daughter (6 yr.) to clime into the starboard locker and hold the nuts. I have spoken to my grandson and he is o.k. with that😎 George "We Can Not Control the Wind But We Can Adjust Our Sails"

4 12

cruiser challange
by jerry＠jerrymontgomery.org 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

Does anyone know if a date has been set for the 2018 Cruiser Challenge? Probably in July.

2 1

Re: M_Boats: On the road
by Dan Farrell 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

Good read, thanks for sharing. Dan Farrell M17 #301 David Rifkind <drifkind(a)acm.org> wrote: >Currently on the way home from a road trip with a little sailing thrown in. I’ve posted an account (largely true) of one part on msogphotosite.com under the good ol’ Gloomy Kerploppus. The direct link is: > >https://msogphotosite.com/Scripts/StoryTechnical/storytechnicaldetail.php?i…

3 2

Boarding Ladder
by David Grah 03 Apr '18

03 Apr '18

I am very happy with the ladder I put on our Montgomery 15: http://davidgrah.net/Ladder.pdf David GrahMontgomery 15Bishop California Message: 1 Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2018 09:44:19 -0500 From: George Iemmolo <griemmolo2(a)gmail.com> To: MONTGOMERY LIST <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: Boarding Ladder Message-ID: <CAP9=bJWDJN1sMe+7akR2L3HUjZKyzjrD=CWD09QWgpMkDpnnDw(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Wrinkle Boat Mates I am looking to mount a boarding ladder as soon as the weather cooperates, presently 40 deg. in NWI 50 mi. E of Chicago. Would like some feed back as to which type and any ideas on mounting same. Looking at where I would have to get to indicates either mounting a hatch on the starboard side of the cockpit stern to get to the mounting screws or borrowing my great grand daughter (6 yr.) to clime into the starboard locker and hold the nuts. I have spoken to my grandson and he is o.k. with that? George "We Can Not Control the Wind But We Can Adjust Our Sails" ------------------------------

6 5