I happened on this ladder a week or so ago but didn't want to make any report on it until it was in my hands. I can now report that I'm very happy with it. nice heavy gauge and well polished stainless steel. just the right size to fit the 14.2. and priced right at only $34.00 + 10 for shipping cross country. it only took a few very minor modifications to mount it to the transom as well. I fit 2 ~2"x8"x3/4" oak to support the two halves of the transom where the 1 3/4" stainless bolts go through. access was gained in the usual way by installing an access hatch in the rear corner (more on that later in my resurrection thread), but is actually only needed for the one lower left bolt, which could easily be eliminated if desired. I re-drilled the mounting bracket on mine for better bolt placement, but other than that it really was a bolt on and go deal.
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smooth winds,
Russ
I did one last year and posted here; but, here are some photos. I chose to mount my deck plate on the vertical of the seat rather than on top-less likely to hurt and or leak... I used teak (because I had it laying around) as a spacer between the ladder and the transom. Inside I used a 3" x 4" block of maple for support. This has been used once for real and was very effective. My girls use it all the time as access to a diving platform-the boat-so it is solid and works great!My wife has been asking me to install a boat entrance such as this. Please explain what you mean by "installing an access hatch in the rear corner". An inside photo would be helpful. Thanks.
I actually drilled new holes in the ladder brackets to mount mine (now has three per side). it's perhaps a bit of overkill, but I am 220 lb so I wanted it strong. the eye straps on the upper two mounting bolts on each side are used to attach a bungie that goes around the ladder when transporting to hold it in the "up" position as I didn't trust the velcro around the rungs to keep the ladder sections secured.
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Hi, can you tell me more about that mast float I see in your picture? Did you make this or were you able to purchase that somewhere?
Thanks
Tim
Tim: I am not certain if your question was directed to me, possibly not. But, I will share with you what I did and it works great. There are pictures of how I interfaced a Hobie bob (baby size) with my mast without drilling any holes. De-masted in Mission Bay 2013 | Page 2 | SailingForums.com