I have a 1986 H34 and the swim ladder has worked its way loose on one side. Has anyone had to re-attach? Do I have to remove the aft bulkhead and get behind the water tank to correct this problem? Thanks, Tom
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Yes,
It's tuff, sorry. First the steering system cover, then the upholstery, then the overhead teak trim, then the outboard panel and then the inboard panel behind the rudder post. THEN you can see what you are up against. Most humans, myself included can reach the port side fasteners with a socket wrench. Only chimpanzees can reach the starboard side. If you don't have a tool set with several extensions and wobbly deep sockets, allow time to chase down the right tools. You don't want to take out the water tank. Of course the factory installed the ladder before the water tank. This is one job Daryl should yell about. Again, sorry but good luck. P.S. A thought, if it is the starboard fasteners, maybe, if you're agile, you can borrow or steal a hole saw and cut an access hole in the bulkhead near the exhaust hose. Make sure you don't drill into the water tank with the pilot bit. This is a dirty job. It would be my last choice. The bulkhead and hose are seen in photo #47 on my web site.
It's tuff, sorry. First the steering system cover, then the upholstery, then the overhead teak trim, then the outboard panel and then the inboard panel behind the rudder post. THEN you can see what you are up against. Most humans, myself included can reach the port side fasteners with a socket wrench. Only chimpanzees can reach the starboard side. If you don't have a tool set with several extensions and wobbly deep sockets, allow time to chase down the right tools. You don't want to take out the water tank. Of course the factory installed the ladder before the water tank. This is one job Daryl should yell about. Again, sorry but good luck. P.S. A thought, if it is the starboard fasteners, maybe, if you're agile, you can borrow or steal a hole saw and cut an access hole in the bulkhead near the exhaust hose. Make sure you don't drill into the water tank with the pilot bit. This is a dirty job. It would be my last choice. The bulkhead and hose are seen in photo #47 on my web site.
I figured it wouldn't be easy Fred
Thanks Fred, It is the Port side so maybe I'll be lucky and be able to get it tight without too much pain. Tom
Thanks Fred, It is the Port side so maybe I'll be lucky and be able to get it tight without too much pain. Tom
I had that bulkhead out ....
but never had a ladder problems. I don't recall it being that difficult to remove after I emptied the aft cabin. I do recall yanking on the thing when I had most of the screws out. Seems I had access issues with one or two screws and tore them out. Look at the bright side, it's easier than changing the compression post. Recently I've learned to love my Rotozip. How about blasting a hole in the locker under the stern seat. A small person can easily get in there when it's empty and fix the problem. ps: there ain't no backing plates on the ladder, just a few small washer on my '83. They may have left them out in newer ones to save money
but never had a ladder problems. I don't recall it being that difficult to remove after I emptied the aft cabin. I do recall yanking on the thing when I had most of the screws out. Seems I had access issues with one or two screws and tore them out. Look at the bright side, it's easier than changing the compression post. Recently I've learned to love my Rotozip. How about blasting a hole in the locker under the stern seat. A small person can easily get in there when it's empty and fix the problem. ps: there ain't no backing plates on the ladder, just a few small washer on my '83. They may have left them out in newer ones to save money
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