[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I posted this before, and it works well, maybe worth repeating. On my F-27 I
have found that the best way to board (if no ladder is available) is to go to
the rear of the ama where the crossbeam joins it ( I am right handed and find
the port side easier). I reach up and grab the rear of the crossbeam with both
hands, and while lifing myself upward (as in attempting a chin up) I lift my
leg closest to the ama up and over the rear of the ama, using my arm strength
and the leg over the ama, I am able to get myself up and straddling the rear
of the ama. I am only 5ft 6 inches, if I were taller it would be easier.
I hope this helps someone.
Ron Whitson F-27 Desperado (#225)
----- Original Message -----
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 6:16 AM
Subject: Re: Ladder for F-Boats deployed from MOB
Once, many years ago I owned a Cal-20 which I berthed in the estuary near
Alimeda Ca. In the summer we would anchor out and let the kids jump off the
bow with a small life ring in their hands. By the time you count to three,
they were at the stern, waiting to be picked up with their hands over their
heads. Looked like a lot of fun so I jumped in. The water was as smooth as a
pond but with a current running. I couldn't get out. Everytime I tried, my
knees slid under the boat. It started to get serious. I had my wife use the
jib sheet and tie a bowline in the end to be used as a steerup. The next
day I was at Sears buying a boarding ladder. I look back now and realize how
lucky we were. Dumb thing to do.
Marv
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