M_Boats: ladder mounting/Jerry Montgomery & Bob Eg

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 ************** Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod00030000000002)