[Rhodes22-list] Walk-through stern rail Re: I just got my new old Rhodes

[John Lock]

FYI, that same concept can be used on the water.  I converted to using  
a boarding ladder hung over the side, rather than trying to negotiate/ 
modify the stern gear or disconnect it to get it out of the way.  It's  
much easier on the boarder and you don't have to reconnect and  
readjust hardware to get under way.  The folding ladder stores neatly  
under the cockpit seats.

Cheers!
John Lock
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s/v Pandion - '79 Rhodes 22
Lake Sinclair, GA
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On Jul 14, 2009, at 13:13, Caesar Paul wrote:
> Mary Lou,
>
> I am following the discussions, and you make a good point about  
> loosening the back stay at anchor for greater ease of access to and  
> from the cockpit.
>
> It is a workout for me stepping over the stern rail when working on  
> my boat at home, and I often will place a step ladder next to the  
> boat for some relief.
>
> Ron,
>
> You did a very nice job with that stern rail modification, and  
> thanks for sharing it with us.
>
> Caesar