[C38] Boarding Ladder / Fuse Panel

Tue Mar 24 09:37:49 EDT 2015

No. The step is slightly more narrow than the width if the ladder, so it sits in between the ladder frame, and isn't as deep as the first rung of the ladder, So the ladder pivots on the original point and swings up and down as normal and the step remains In place. 

The step isn't large but big enough add a more secure platform for two feet when boarding from dock. 

Prolly try to build it this year. 

Mark ODell
Mixed Business
Mixedbusinessmusic.com

> On Mar 23, 2015, at 9:29 PM, Max soto <maxsoto at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Looks nice, but it also looks kind of permanent.. Are going to use removable pins instead of boos, so it can be removed and be able to pull up the ladder?
> 
> Max Soto A.
> +506-8312-1367
> Alajuela, Costa Rica
> 
>> On Mar 19, 2015, at 11:48, Mixed Business <mixedbusinesscontact at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Thanx Mx... I'll probably go with the Catalina panel and take off the AC cover as I'm a tad lazy.
>> 
>> The boarding ladder... I was going to use Stainless Bimini hardware and a stainless steel panel to make something that bolts on to the existing ladder.
>> 
>> See diagram.
>> 
>> For the stern gate... that was easy. Cut the middle tube out of the stern gate. Added a small black n tackle in it's place to act as the barrier and to maintain lifeline tension. (I originally used the piece of tube I cut out as at the gate, but that proved to be a bit cumbersome to line up as the whole thing gets a tad wobbly.) Over all it's a great upgrade and I'm not worried about the strength at all. )
>> 
>> No more stepping over that bar!
>> 
>> — M
>> 
>>  
>> <BoatStepdiagram.png>
>> 
>> 
>>> On Mar 16, 2015, at 12:10 AM, Max soto <maxsoto at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Mark, 
>>> 
>>> I have the same thoughts about our stern and hoarding ladder.  I want to check your design.  Please send more info or drawings..
>>> 
>>> About the fuse panel...
>>> 
>>> The measures of the original panel are different, 26 1/2"x8 1/8" versus  the 19x8.5" of the Catalina direct panel. 
>>> The plastic cover on the back is just an option, and not really needed..
>>> Honestly, I don't like that panel.. 
>>> 
>>> -Color: our boats have lots of wood around the panel, and that white color will make a huge contrast.. If you want everybody that comes on board to notice the new expensive panel, that's the way to go! 😁
>>> -Grounding bar on the back: that's the same place were the original was located. I want it as fas as possible from all the positive wires coming from the breakers. I located it over the small shelf that is left behind the panel..
>>> -Battery status: I can't live without a very good battery monitor, like the ones from xantrex or Blueseas. 
>>> The battery status on that panel barely shows a voltage scale...
>>> 
>>> Solution? 
>>> 
>>> The best upgrade that I have seen is Steve Smolinsky's Blueseas Panel on Peregrine.. I think he has pics on his blog.
>>> I made it complete with Blueseas panels and ended up great. Very breaker has a pilot light, and they are extremely well crafted.. You can configure them as you want.  
>>> Downside: you might have to replace the plywood behind because the measures will be slightly different. 
>>> Les Howell also had a custom panel made for Jace, which is a good thing because you can add as many breakers as you want and some other options. It was made with the same measures, so no further modifications were required...
>>> Larry Malberg had a custom panel made by Seaward, which ended up pretty good, but since it was acquired by Whale, I'm not so sure if they are still making panels...
>>> 
>>> The location of the big red  battery switch is also something that must be put in consideration if a new panel is coming in.... 
>>> Some people like to move it under the chart table or to the side of the quarter berth.. That means less wire runs and less of a mess behind the panel, which makes it a lot more efficient. 
>>> You will also have enough space on the panel to put more breakers than needed, battery monitors, bilge switches, etc...
>>> I really like all these features, but every time I'm leaving the boat, I usually re-check between the companionway boards and the hatch if the switch is off.. Sometimes more than once! 😁
>>> 
>>> So, those are my two cents!
>>> On Estancia, I'm planning to go with the Blueseas custom panel, unless I find something else really good and way cheaper!
>>> 
>>> Hope this helps!
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Max Soto A.
>>> +506-8312-1367
>>> Alajuela, Costa Rica
>>> 
>>>> On Mar 14, 2015, at 07:27, Mixed Business <mixedbusinesscontact at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Two questions...
>>>> 
>>>> 1. Our boarding ladders. ugh. 
>>>> 
>>>> I already cut a gate into the stern pulpit which helps a lot - cool upgrade btw if anyone is interested -  but I Need something better for ladder and a platform. Without going with something too large and unsightly, Has anyone upgraded to something with a little platform? Custom? Off the shelf etc?
>>>> 
>>>> I have a custom design layout but would like to see if the group has done anything better. 
>>>> 
>>>> 2. Fuse panel. Does the fuse panel that Catalina direct sells for the fit our boats? 
>>>> 
>>>> http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/product/1816_69/electrical-panel-masterbr-acdc-85-x-19.cfm
>>>> 
>>>> The general dimensions seem to be ok, but there is a plexiglass protective box over the AC section of the back of the panel that juts seems too deep to make it into our tumble home hull shape there behind the fuse panel.  
>>>> 
>>>> Interested in that fuse panel as it is not a horrible price and fully built and ready to rock. 
>>>> 
>>>> Any info would be welcome thanx. 
>>>> 
>>>> Mark ODell
>>>> Momentous 
>>>> C38 #230
>>>> Baltimore
>>>> 
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