We have a 1975 O'Day 27 with a stern rail that goes all the way around the back of the boat (Life line breaks for boarding are on the sides). We would like to put a ladder of some sort on the transom for swimming. The problem is that all the ladders that I am finding are either transom mount or mount on the gunwhale. If we use one of these we will get to the top and then be trapped outside the boat by the rails. Are there any ladders that will get you over the rails? Or can you buy new rails with a break in the middle so that you can get back on the boat? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Ladders
I have an Oday 25 and and am looking at a transom ladder that is removable. West Marine carries it and it is about $169.00. It will fold up and remove but it is long enought to get two rungs in the water. Here is the link. EJ Tews
I have an Oday 25 and and am looking at a transom ladder that is removable. West Marine carries it and it is about $169.00. It will fold up and remove but it is long enought to get two rungs in the water. Here is the link. EJ Tews
Transome ladder
I have an O'Day 25 and in need of a ladder. I am considering a removalble transom ladder like the one from west marine. Below is a link. EJ Tews
I have an O'Day 25 and in need of a ladder. I am considering a removalble transom ladder like the one from west marine. Below is a link. EJ Tews
Heres What I Did
On the 25, the stern rail is continuous. I cut the rail and added a new stanchion (see picture enclosed). This gives access through the pulpit, rather than climbing over it. I have a daughter with a handicap, so she could never climb over the rail. I lucked into buying a ladder that was originally on a Morgan 42, 5 steps, 2 that are under water when the ladder is fully down. Again, because of her needs, this puts her legs almost straight out below water and allows her to climb the boarding ladder with some assistance from me. The ladder is hinged, but when underway I can flip it up and fill in the walkthrough between the 2 stanchions, securing it to the stanchion and rails. Don
On the 25, the stern rail is continuous. I cut the rail and added a new stanchion (see picture enclosed). This gives access through the pulpit, rather than climbing over it. I have a daughter with a handicap, so she could never climb over the rail. I lucked into buying a ladder that was originally on a Morgan 42, 5 steps, 2 that are under water when the ladder is fully down. Again, because of her needs, this puts her legs almost straight out below water and allows her to climb the boarding ladder with some assistance from me. The ladder is hinged, but when underway I can flip it up and fill in the walkthrough between the 2 stanchions, securing it to the stanchion and rails. Don
Thanks!!!
I appreciate everyone's thoughts. I particularly like Don's idea. I am 5 months pregnant and when the season starts I'll be huge. Climbing over the rail won't work then
Thanks to all though. We definitely agree that having no ladder is dangerous. We're never on board alone, but it is really tricky to get back on, even if there is someone to haul you up. Thanks again everyone!
I appreciate everyone's thoughts. I particularly like Don's idea. I am 5 months pregnant and when the season starts I'll be huge. Climbing over the rail won't work then
Thanks to all though. We definitely agree that having no ladder is dangerous. We're never on board alone, but it is really tricky to get back on, even if there is someone to haul you up. Thanks again everyone!- Status