Dennis, The backstay is so close to the helm seat that you can't sit comfortably when the boat is upright! If I ever have to replace the backstay I will consider making it a split stay. Then the walk thru transom. Then ....
Joel 35/3 Annapolis On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 2:15 PM, Dennis Cheuvront <capt...@gmail.com> wrote: > It would definitely weaken the stern rail both when open and when closed. > However, when closed it would only move a slight bit. > A lot would depend on whether your pulpit has a second rail. Most C&C's > I've seen only have a single rail. > > The easy way to add a gate is to cut the top rail and add a stanchion cap > with eye on each cut side. Be sure to install a locking screw tapped into > the cap. You could then make a lifeline gate with a toggle on one end and > pelican hook on the other to stretch between the eyes. You could slide a > lifeline cushion on the gate to lean against while driving. If you were > concerned about strength, add a stanchion brace on either side if practical. > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > > > > On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 12:18 PM, Ron Kaye <ronkaye...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Has anyone put a hinged gate in the stern rail so that one can clamber up >> the swim ladder and not have to climb over the rail? >> I'm thinking this might make the stern rail too weak when the gate is >> open. >> Has this been discussed? Anybody bothered by this? >> >> -- >> Ron & Lisa >> 35-3 >> Mr. Bop >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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