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Old 06-18-2019, 02:22 PM   #12
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At the risk of going off on a tangent, here's something to add next to the ladder.

We often think about having a ladder to reboard a boat when we fall in. Question, what's your plan to deal with a knot current when trying to get back to the ladder? In the Scuba diving charter business we call it a Tag line. Basically it's a 1/2" polypropylene rope (because it floats) with a 12" poly ball fender on the end. The idea is that it gives you something to hang on to, catch your breath, and pull yourself back to the boat. I deploy mine when I anchor. Its attached to a cleat above the swim platform ladder. The line is about 30' long. Have also found it very useful when returning by dingy or kayak. Grab the line and gently pull yourself to the swim platform as opposed to crashing into a pitching platform. While the line diameter can be smaller or larger, 1/2" is a good size for most people to pull on.

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