[Rhodes22-list] Swim ladders

[John Lock]

Yes, that's what I have found works better than coming over the stern.  It's much easier to clamber over the side without the rail and rigging in the way.  Newer models have a walk-thru stern rail, but you still had to get around the backstays, traveler, stern seats, and whatever else might be back there.  I hook a ladder over the side right next to the cabin.  You also have the handrail right there, so it's much easier to get a grip on something to get yourself up and over the side when climbing aboard.

Cheers!
John Lock
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s/v Pandion - '79 Rhodes 22 
Lake Sinclair, GA
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On May 31, 2011, at 20:57, Bill Pauer wrote:

> Does anyone have a good suggestion for a swim ladder?  We have metal  
> tube railing at the stern,  plus the two swivel seats.  I wonder if  
> anyone has found a removable gunwale ladder that works well?
> 
> Thanks
> Bill
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