[Rhodes22-list] Walk-through stern rail Re: I just got mynew old Rhodes

[Ron Singerman]

John,

With the presence of an erected Bimini, boarding from the either the port or 
starboard sidecould prove to be problematic.

Fair winds,

>>ron<<
S/V Serenity

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Lock" <jlock at relevantarts.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 5:24 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Walk-through stern rail Re: I just got mynew 
old Rhodes


> Yes, I am aware of where some of the repairs are located and it hasn't
> been a problem so far.  The ladder I am using is a standard boarding
> ladder with 6" standoffs.  This seems to offset the hull curvature
> nicely and the ladder stays vertical as you climb out.  The boat does
> heel over a little when you put your weight on the ladder.  But it's
> not a lot and if you had anybody already on board they can sit
> opposite to counterbalance.
>
> The only hard part is the same as you mentioned about coming over the
> stern.  It helps to have a handhold above your head to hoist yourself
> the last bit over the side.  I can grab the handrail to do that, but
> I'm reasonably agile.  I like your idea of a suspended "trapeze" to
> grab.  That would make the whole trip even easier.
>
> Cheers!
> John Lock
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> s/v Pandion - '79 Rhodes 22
> Lake Sinclair, GA
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
>
> On Jul 14, 2009, at 16:54, Arthur H. Czerwonky wrote:
>> John,
>>
>> Be careful where you put the ladder if it is other than a rope
>> ladder, which I suspect.  Your boat had major hull rebuild by Rodger
>> Rookie before I bought it from him, and there are some weak spots.
>> Does that really work well, given that the hull is concave vs. convex?
>>
>> Art
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: John Lock <jlock at relevantarts.com>
>>> Sent: Jul 14, 2009 4:40 PM
>>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Walk-through stern rail Re: I just got
>>> my new old Rhodes
>>>
>>> FYI, that same concept can be used on the water.  I converted to
>>> using
>>> a boarding ladder hung over the side, rather than trying to
>>> negotiate/
>>> modify the stern gear or disconnect it to get it out of the way.
>>> It's
>>> much easier on the boarder and you don't have to reconnect and
>>> readjust hardware to get under way.  The folding ladder stores neatly
>>> under the cockpit seats.
>>>
>>> Cheers!
>>> John Lock
>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>> s/v Pandion - '79 Rhodes 22
>>> Lake Sinclair, GA
>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>>
>>>
>>> On Jul 14, 2009, at 13:13, Caesar Paul wrote:
>>>> Mary Lou,
>>>>
>>>> I am following the discussions, and you make a good point about
>>>> loosening the back stay at anchor for greater ease of access to and
>>>> from the cockpit.
>>>>
>>>> It is a workout for me stepping over the stern rail when working on
>>>> my boat at home, and I often will place a step ladder next to the
>>>> boat for some relief.
>>>>
>>>> Ron,
>>>>
>>>> You did a very nice job with that stern rail modification, and
>>>> thanks for sharing it with us.
>>>>
>>>> Caesar
>>>
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