GaryGas Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Hello, I have an Orkney Pilot House 20, I want to fit a boarding ladder, don't know how with 2 transducer on the stern and an auxiliary? any ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 How about something on the lines of this, it will give you clearance from the transducers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 How about a folding version that is kept stowed in the splashwell until it's needed? If you ever have to use it in anger I'm guessing you won't be too bothered about whether it knocks a transducer out of alignment... Something like this. https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/303617881663?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=303617881663&targetid=1000009159147&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=1007009&poi=&campaignid=10199631724&mkgroupid=103308049633&rlsatarget=pla-1000009159147&abcId=1145987&merchantid=7197284&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqo3-BRDoARIsAE5vnaJAk0ExjYSR2zGKockiwT6_S88H-L31yXfPYqTX_be0oYXP44gpWfwaAt46EALw_wcB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Or if a ladder really isn't possible, how about folding step brackets. Two or three of these should be enough to bring someone aboard. https://www.gsproducts.co.uk/stainless-steel-large-folding-boat-step/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAqo3-BRDoARIsAE5vnaJCl8Aoqxg2Wu75yKBSBcDgPrh6rnYrc0gC8i6SECabIeky3qYOXqwaAsXVEALw_wcB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Whatever you choose you need to be able to get to it on your own and it needs to be ready to use. The hook on ones are useless if you’re in the water. My boat has a small folding telescopic ladder in the platform, it’s not that easy but it’s doable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Also remember that if all else fails you can step on the cavitation plate of your outboard and use the trim/tilt switch to lift you up out of the water enough to scramble into the splashwell. But this really is a last resort and shouldn't be used instead of a boarding ladder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 15 minutes ago, Andy135 said: Or if a ladder really isn't possible, how about folding step brackets. Two or three of these should be enough to bring someone aboard. https://www.gsproducts.co.uk/stainless-steel-large-folding-boat-step/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAqo3-BRDoARIsAE5vnaJCl8Aoqxg2Wu75yKBSBcDgPrh6rnYrc0gC8i6SECabIeky3qYOXqwaAsXVEALw_wcB They are fuck ugly, sort of thing that goes on the back of a transit flatbed truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, JonC said: They are fuck ugly, sort of thing that goes on the back of a transit flatbed truck He didn't ask for pretty. And it would work if he can't fit a proper ladder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 If your wanting it for emergency re entry only and not for actually bathing off of in the summer then this could be used. https://www.google.co.uk/shopping/product/2848479105345771586?lsf=seller:1480401,store:12404573739981347815&prds=oid:124445355207112999&q=emergency+boarding+ladder&hl=en-gb&ei=qJbEX_rgErOChbIP2NSaqA0&lsft=gclid:EAIaIQobChMI_7rtntep7QIVybTtCh36BARBEAQYCyABEgKGtfD_BwE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 I used to keep one of these in my middle underfloor compartment on top of my fuel cans. https://www.force4.co.uk/item/Lalizas/Aluminium-Boarding-Ladder/TCW?utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=base&stock=23149 fokds that so easy to store. Just put It mid ships at anchor to get in/out 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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