[C38] Stern Ladder and railing

[Tom T.]

Hello Russ,

I cut the upper bar leaving several inches on either side. I capped them off with a stainless cap with an eye so I could put a gate across if I wanted.  I have an outboard mount on the port side of the opening and if I had not left the stub the mount would not have worked because it requires a "tee" to mount on.

Cutting out the upper bar does add some flex to the pulpit but not too badly.  DON'T cut the lower bar out or you will have a weak pulpit.  The lower bar is no problem to step over and adds greatly to the stiffness of the pulpit.

Since I never made a gate, I use the starboard eye on the tube end to allow a hook to secure the ladder in the up position.  With the ladder secured,  I now have a gate in effect.

Tom Troncalli
The Renata #95
St. Pete, Fla


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Duff, Russ (R.W.) 
To: C38-List (Listserve at catalina38.org)
Sent: 3/3/2006 3:29:24 PM 
Subject: [C38] Stern Ladder and railing


My boat has a stern ladder, but no opening in the aft railing.  Having to climb over the railing makes it pretty tough to get back aboard. I was thinking of cutting an opening in the rail and then using sections of stainless tube and the necessary fittings to create an opening similar to what I have seen in pictures of other C-38's.  Has anyone done this before?  Are there any cons to doing this?  Also, if I do make this mod, should I cut out both horizontal sections so that you can just step right in, or should I leave the middle horizontal piece like I see in the pics?
Thanks again! 
Sincerely, 
Russ Duff 
Catalina 38, Hull #112
"AVANTURA"
Lake Erie
Grosse Ile, Michigan
RDUFF AT VISTEON DOT COM 
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