If you turn the rudder it moves completely out of the way. Even with the rudder centered my ladder does not touch it but is close.
Check the stern from the inside. There may be stiffening strip laminated horizontally across that provides a good location to bolt the ladder to. Michael Brown Windburn C&C 30-1 Hi, I am relatively new to sailing and the boat life, and this is my first post here. I have a C&C 30' 1976 and love the boat. I have been working on different projects, and now I'd to install a boarding ladder on my boat. I looked around the marina and noticed a lot of people have their ladders right in the middle of the transom. I am a little hesitant since the rudder seems to be somewhat large and the last ladder rung might touch it or make it difficult for someone to get on the ladder. I was wondering what you think about this, and if you have ideas on where I should install the ladder. the ladder is 3 feet long and 1 foot wide and has a hinge to drop it in water. Thank you,AliC&C 30 1976Seattle
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