Swim Step Wanted

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Hi Folks,

This C-Dory Site is just great. Throw out a problem, and get great answers. Much thanks to both Dave S. of the SeaShift and Jim of the Pescadory.

The Pescadory had the same problem I had, a curved transom. The thing I liked about the Pescadory is that there are no holes drilled below or near the waterline. I am a lucky guy. I picked my Son-In-Law well. (The other son-in-law does painting projects at our Inn.) He is a marine mechanic and has all the tools to do the job. All I have to do is design the project, and he brings it back made.

I am going to measure the stern, find the starboard, find a ladder to fit the platform ( thank you Dave ), and do it. This is just what I need.

Thank you,

Fred

 

[DaveS]

Now DaveS is being a bit modest here.... This guy is slim and in very nice shape....unlike a C-Dory owner I know in Bama I like all the steps I can get, and yes if in an emergency, use the lower unit....but, each and every time I have done this (attempting to climb back in the aft end of a bass boat with no ladder), I have always felt like I was putting my foot in a food processor and hoping it never came on and I did not slip....which is how I ended up in the water to start with. :thdown
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So, Id' load up on the number of steps available. We aint getting any younger, and most of us are not getting any lighter, and having the starting level of "lift off" around my knees is much easier than around my waist....which is only about one step differance.

Byrdman, I figure that if I ever I make it on a cruise with you in Alabama and I see you in the water tryin' to get back in the boat that I'd just yell...........GATOR! :disgust ....and you'd be in the boat in a heart beat! :wink (You wouldn't need any ole ladder or swim step).