Turns out my ladder definitely does hit the rudder. In fact the rudder keeps the hinges from opening all the way when it's centered. Lower two rungs are under water, the bottom one probably 18" deep.
Cheers, Randy Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 13, 2016, at 6:42 AM, RANDY via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Hi Ali, > > I have a 1972 C&C 30 Mk. I, hull #7, with a hinging swim ladder in the middle > of the transom. I don't think the bottom rung hits the rudder - I'll confirm > that later today. But I worry about people stepping on the top of the > rudder. Fortunately I have tiller steering, so I can turn the rudder through > 360 degrees. So I turn it around 180 degrees backward when I have the ladder > down, to keep it out of the way. I also do that when backing the boat - it > makes steering easier when backing. My only issue with the swim ladder is > that, when folded up, it's in the way of where the flag staff would go. So I > have to fly my ensign from the backstay. You might consider mounting the > ladder to starboard on the transom so it doesn't interfere with the flag > staff. On the other hand, centering it looks better, makes it easier to tie > up when folded, and probably makes it easier to climb into the cockpit. > > Cheers, > Randy Stafford > S/V Grenadine > C&C 30-1 #7 > Ken Caryl, CO > > From: "Alan Zuas via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > To: "cnc-list" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: "Alan Zuas" <alan...@yahoo.com> > Sent: Friday, August 12, 2016 11:29:51 PM > Subject: Stus-List Boarding Ladder > > Hi, > > I am relatively new to sailing and the boat life, and this is my first post > here. I have a C&C 30' 1976 and love the boat. I have been working on > different projects, and now I'd to install a boarding ladder on my boat. I > looked around the marina and noticed a lot of people have their ladders right > in the middle of the transom. I am a little hesitant since the rudder seems > to be somewhat large and the last ladder rung might touch it or make it > difficult for someone to get on the ladder. I was wondering what you think > about this, and if you have ideas on where I should install the ladder. > the ladder is 3 feet long and 1 foot wide and has a hinge to drop it in > water. > > Thank you, > Ali > C&C 30 1976 > Seattle > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like > what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions > are greatly appreciated! > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like > what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions > are greatly appreciated!
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