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01-07-2017, 10:35 AM
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Guru
City: Cary, NC
Vessel Name: Skinny Dippin'
Vessel Model: Navigator 4200 Classic
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 5,841
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gaston
Free
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Felony. ;-)
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2000 Navigator 4200 Classic
(NOT a trawler)
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01-07-2017, 03:32 PM
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Guru
City: UMR MM283
Vessel Name: Northern Lights II
Vessel Model: Bayliner 3870
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,357
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I've got the metal one from harbor freight and have found it to be very useful on the boat as a step or a stool. Being on fresh water corrosion hasn't been a problem.
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Ron on Northern Lights II
I don't like making plans for the day because the word "premeditated" gets thrown around in the courtroom.
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01-08-2017, 09:20 AM
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Veteran Member
City: Tarpon Springs, Fl.
Vessel Name: Makin Memories
Vessel Model: 1987 41' President
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 85
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We use this stepping stool for quick on and off's. $7 and do not recommend it for loading and unloading heavy items.
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01-09-2017, 06:09 PM
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Guru
City: New Orleans
Vessel Name: Panache
Vessel Model: Viking 43 Double Cabin '76
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,253
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Similar to this. Fairly sturdy & non-slip. Stows easily, has lasted 4 years with occasional fresh water rinse and WD 40 at connections.
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01-09-2017, 06:54 PM
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Master and Commander
City: Vallejo CA
Vessel Name: Carquinez Coot
Vessel Model: penultimate Seahorse Marine Coot hull #6
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 12,559
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Having a deck close to dock level makes the issue moot.
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01-09-2017, 07:47 PM
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Guru
City: Mt Crested Butte
Vessel Name: Artemis
Vessel Model: Cheoy Lee 67
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 551
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Interesting enough I have the older model of these $30 model. Still in use and light easy to stow under the aft deck table. Being plastic , does not scratch or beat up the rest of the boat. A small lanyard stops them disappearing.
https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-RM...bbermaid+steps
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01-09-2017, 07:50 PM
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TF Site Team
City: California Delta
Vessel Name: FlyWright
Vessel Model: 1977 Marshall Californian 34 LRC
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 13,728
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sbu22
Similar to this. Fairly sturdy & non-slip. Stows easily, has lasted 4 years with occasional fresh water rinse and WD 40 at connections.
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I have those at home, but they're larger than I can store easily on FlyWright. I guess I need a bigger boat!
Quote:
Originally Posted by markpierce
Having a deck close to dock level makes the issue moot.
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Yes, that's true, but your boat sits much lower than most. It's an advantage when boarding...and that's important...but the price is paid when you look outside. It's all a trade-off and I accept the better view underway and at anchor to the ease of entry. But, like I said, I'm still young and agile (in my own mind, anyway).
Cheers!
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01-09-2017, 08:17 PM
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Master and Commander
City: Vallejo CA
Vessel Name: Carquinez Coot
Vessel Model: penultimate Seahorse Marine Coot hull #6
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 12,559
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FlyWright
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Yes, that's true, but your boat sits much lower than most. It's an advantage when boarding...and that's important...but the price is paid when you look outside. It's all a trade-off and I accept the better view underway and at anchor to the ease of entry. But, like I said, I'm still young and agile (in my own mind, anyway).
Cheers!
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Waiting to hear your opinion when you're ten years older.
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01-10-2017, 09:20 AM
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Guru
City: New Orleans
Vessel Name: Panache
Vessel Model: Viking 43 Double Cabin '76
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,253
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You've identified the critical element of any travelling steps system, Martin - the lanyard. It is written (somewhere) that the steps will be kicked, tipped, scooted, shoved or otherwise placed in the drink with regularity, particularly with children aboard (although adults will certianly make their contribution).
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01-10-2017, 05:13 PM
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Veteran Member
City: New Haven
Vessel Name: Chesapeake
Vessel Model: Mainship 30 Pilot II
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 95
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I saw this video on Facebook and it looks to be a sturdy, portable and classy dock step.
https://www.facebook.com/epbws/video...4859983867207/
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01-10-2017, 09:39 PM
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Guru
City: Thibodaux, Louisiana
Vessel Name: Gumbo
Vessel Model: 2003 Monk 36
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 3,882
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This is what we use;
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rubbermai...ingMethod=p13n
They are quite sturdy and fold up well for travel. when it is on the dock we attach it to one of the rail stanchions with parachute cord so it doesn't fall into the water, or so will "follow" us if we forget it (haven't done so yet)!
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01-11-2017, 03:06 PM
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#33
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Guru
City: Gig Harbor
Vessel Name: Kinship
Vessel Model: North Pacific 43
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 9,046
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This is what we have used on three boats now. Our current boats freeboard is pushing the limits for it, but it helps encourage me from getting too fat.
http://www.danfender.com/SEEEMS/176.asp
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01-11-2017, 03:11 PM
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#34
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Guru
City: Hotel, CA
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 8,323
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dhays
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I like that one!
Another boarding step that'll keep you fit
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It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they've been fooled - Mark Twain
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01-11-2017, 05:36 PM
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#35
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Guru
City: Cape May, NJ
Vessel Name: Irish Lady
Vessel Model: Monk 36
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 4,966
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We have one of these but will need to replace soon as it is becoming brittle with age. Occasionally we have to board over the bow and the extra step helps.
https://sc01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1r150K...Step-Stool.jpg
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Irish Lady
1984 Monk 36 Hull #46
Currently in Cape May, NJ
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