Bert, If you're going to start cutting holes, you might want to consider a hatch at the aft end of the horizontal surface of the starboard seat. This will give you access to the transom and provide additional storage. I have one there and use the space to store all my headsails. It's very convenient. Rick M15 #337 Bluebird
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 11:53:36 EDT From: Flickasf@aol.com Subject: M_Boats: ladder mounting/Jerry Montgomery & Bob Eg To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Message-ID: <c74.2def9e83.357ab780@aol.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
Hello Jerry and Bob
After selling my M 15 about twelve years ago, I purchase another one, #365,a 1986 model last year. They are great boats. I have one question about mounting a stern ladder. My wife and I can't fit down the starboard side in order to fasten the backing plate, fender washers, and nuts which will hold the ladder. If I install an inspection plate in the transom, will it weaken the boat? Should I install one in the center or a total of two, each on the transom above the seats?
Thank you in advance, Bert Felton