Step for marina boarding?

[Phil M]

In this picture posted in this forum, is this a fender 'step' for boarding a Macgregor at a marina where the docks are low to the water?



My groin finds it difficult to get in and out my sailboat in some marinas.

Phil M

[markh1f]

Phil,

Got mine from Defender, works great on the dock and I think it will be useful getting in and out of the dingy. Was tricky to inflate but that has been a one time thing so far.

http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?pat ... &id=775250

Mark

[Matt19020]

I use a deck step/box ...I purchased on clearence for $90. expensive but works well....

[pokerrick1]

After I fell off my M onto the dock and broke my hand, my son-in-law built me a wooden 3 step boarding step complete with handrails. 3 1/2 years later when I sold the boat, it was pretty warped, but usable.

Rick

[Terry]

By far the best marina step ladder is sold by BlueWater Yachts in Seattle. The envy of all of them, unfortunately it is a bit pricey but it sure is nice. It comes with a couple of fittings so that it slides right onto the genoa track and stays there. I bought it before the price went up so it did not hurt my pocket book as much.

[Captain Steve]

Ditto on Blue water's ladder. Its a great piece of equipment and also comes with fittings to use it as the ladder down into the cabin. double duty makes it useful. 199 bucks a couple of years ago.

[waltpm]

I use a plastic two step ladder that can be bought at Target, Walmart, etc. for under $20. I screw mine to the dock, but you can also take it with you.

[Duane Dunn, Allegro]

That is my boat you posted the picture of. It is a 'Fender Step' from Sailor Solutions, it's easily installable on either side, also adjustable in height, you can even use it as a fender. Besides docks we use it to board the dinghy when out at anchor or a buoy.

http://www.sailorssolutions.com/index.a ... Item=STP01

[Phil M]

That is my boat you posted the picture of. It is a 'Fender Step' from Sailor Solutions, it's easily installable on either side, also adjustable in height, you can even use it as a fender. Besides docks we use it to board the dinghy when out at anchor or a buoy.

Thanks for posting the pictures of your boat. Your fender step sounds like a good product with a reasonable price.

Phil M

[carriacou]

When at the dock we use a simple sep ladder/seat and just step up and in.
We got ours at Harbor Freght on sale for $13. When not is use it folds flat and slides in behind the head in our

We are looking at steeling Mr. Dunn's idea and getting a fender step also.

don

[Catigale]

does the docking assistant come with it??