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

[John Lock]

Yes, I am aware of where some of the repairs are located and it hasn't  
been a problem so far.  The ladder I am using is a standard boarding  
ladder with 6" standoffs.  This seems to offset the hull curvature  
nicely and the ladder stays vertical as you climb out.  The boat does  
heel over a little when you put your weight on the ladder.  But it's  
not a lot and if you had anybody already on board they can sit  
opposite to counterbalance.

The only hard part is the same as you mentioned about coming over the  
stern.  It helps to have a handhold above your head to hoist yourself  
the last bit over the side.  I can grab the handrail to do that, but  
I'm reasonably agile.  I like your idea of a suspended "trapeze" to  
grab.  That would make the whole trip even easier.

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 16:54, Arthur H. Czerwonky wrote:
> John,
>
> Be careful where you put the ladder if it is other than a rope  
> ladder, which I suspect.  Your boat had major hull rebuild by Rodger  
> Rookie before I bought it from him, and there are some weak spots.   
> Does that really work well, given that the hull is concave vs. convex?
>
> Art
>
> -----Original Message-----
>> From: John Lock <jlock at relevantarts.com>
>> Sent: Jul 14, 2009 4:40 PM
>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Walk-through stern rail Re: I just got  
>> my new	old Rhodes
>>
>> 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
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>> s/v Pandion - '79 Rhodes 22
>> Lake Sinclair, GA
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>
>>
>> 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
>>
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