Brad I had come across the same article in my research and thinking about it. It sure saves on the Boat Bucks'. I would probably hang it on a mid ship cleat that I have and keep it in the cockpit while sailing and then pull it overboard when the need arrives. How long did you make it all the reading I have done indicates that at least 2 rungs in the water is best. I like Jerry's idea about using a teak flat for the step. Jerry how did you assure yourself that the teak step would be upside when the ladder was deployed instead of the line? George 96 M15 #602 Merry Helen II George "We Can Not Control the Wind But We Can Adjust Our Sails" On Wed, Apr 4, 2018 at 1:59 PM, <jerry@jerrymontgomery.org> wrote:
I'VE DONE THE SAME THING, ONLY I USED TEAK RUNGS. Worked fine; hang it from the top of the transom, then throw it in the cockpit when not using it.
-----Original Message----- From: brad kurlancheek Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2018 11:58 AM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Boarding Ladder
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