John, thanks so much for this great information! As a newbie M-15
owner (and sailor, for that matter), this is just the sort of
knowledge I need. And yes, if not too much of an imposition for you,
please do send that photo of your installation.
Much appreciated!
—Steve on Whidbey
On Nov 2, 2007, at 10:50 AM, John R. Butler wrote:
Steve Pearse on Whidbey, I highly recommend the West Wight Potter 4-
step ladder (because it saved my life!). My back has crumbled, and
my balance system is AWOL, so I knew falling overboard is more a
probability than possibility. There are no ladders on my marina's
docks, and none on my "new" (just a year ago) "Rejoyce!", so I knew
that I needed a means to escape from drowning, or dying of
hypothermia, if I took the plunge. I installed mine on the
starboard side of the transom, and put in a "slam hatch" from
Defender on the aft end of the starboard cockpit seat to reach the
necessary fastenings. Of course I learned of this excellent ladder
from this Montgomery Forum, so I guess I owe my life to all of you
good folk, too. And, also of course, I fell in from the dock last
March (Beaver Lake rarely freezes over, but it was quite "cool"),
but I managed to swim, with my soggy full-winter apparel, to the
transom, pull the ladder down and climb aboard. Obviously I
survived, as did my expensive hearing aids and cheap cell phone.
Steve, I know your cruising grounds well, flew out of CGAS Port
Angeles from '57 to '61, sailed the San Juans in a friend's sloop.
Lovely area. I'll send you an e-mail photo of my installation if
you like. Cheers, John
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