It would definitely weaken the stern rail both when open and when closed. However, when closed it would only move a slight bit. A lot would depend on whether your pulpit has a second rail. Most C&C's I've seen only have a single rail.
The easy way to add a gate is to cut the top rail and add a stanchion cap with eye on each cut side. Be sure to install a locking screw tapped into the cap. You could then make a lifeline gate with a toggle on one end and pelican hook on the other to stretch between the eyes. You could slide a lifeline cushion on the gate to lean against while driving. If you were concerned about strength, add a stanchion brace on either side if practical. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 12:18 PM, Ron Kaye <ronkaye...@gmail.com> wrote: > Has anyone put a hinged gate in the stern rail so that one can clamber up > the swim ladder and not have to climb over the rail? > I'm thinking this might make the stern rail too weak when the gate is > open. > Has this been discussed? Anybody bothered by this? > > -- > Ron & Lisa > 35-3 > Mr. Bop > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > >
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