A small step for man

[HenrikH]

Looking for a small step to get past the anchor. Perhaps an right angle plate bolted to the anchor guide?

 

[coopec]

Looking for a small step to get past the anchor. Perhaps an right angle plate bolted to the anchor guide?

What about sending us a photo and telling us what sort of boat you have? (That would help)

I've now downloaded your photo from Dropbox and then my computer crashed. I will try to upload it.

Nice boat!!!

 

[coopec]

This is the photo but I think I'll leave it to the experts to advise.

 

[vyv_cox]

Many people we see bows-to in the marina use the anchor for a step. Needs something to connect the shackle or anchor eye to the deck but would save trying to make something else.

 

[jwilson]

I'm not sure that anchor bow fitting is strong enough to support much sideways stress. Are you looking for a single near-deck-height step or a bow ladder as often found on Baltic based boats?

 

[rogerthebodger]

Looking for a small step to get past the anchor. Perhaps an right angle plate bolted to the anchor guide?

This is my bow/ anchor fittings. I made a step that slots on to my bow fitting in front of my anchors. I can also slot into that step a ladder to allow us to climb over the pulpit on to the step and down the ladder to the jetty in front of the boat.

 

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

This is what I made for my previous boat when it had to be berthed bows-to; stern-to was out of the question because of the tender being hung from davits. Boat was a Centaur and the hook was a Bruce.

 

[johnalison]

It looks as if something like #7 will be needed to prevent the platform from rocking. The difficulty would be if you want it to be easily detachable, when a secure fixing to the deck would be necessary. Stepping across might feel precarious to non-sailing guests, so it would have to be steady. You might have an owners' association that can help.

 

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

It looks as if something like #7 will be needed to prevent the platform from rocking. The difficulty would be if you want it to be easily detachable, when a secure fixing to the deck would be necessary.

Correct.
In fact, that is why I sandwiched the plank between the deck and the windlass (using longer studs for mounting). Note also that the two SS straps and the bolts were to hold a home-made anchor roller which is on the underside of the plank. Note also the open-ended slot where the anchor shank self-parks; it also allows the shank to pass unencumbered when the anchor tips as it passes beyond the roller.

 

[HenrikH]

What about sending us a photo and telling us what sort of boat you have? (That would help)

I've now downloaded your photo from Dropbox and then my computer crashed. I will try to upload it.

Nice boat!!!

Thanks s milllion for getting the picture uploaded. Thought I had, but I missed something

 

[Daydream believer]

This is the photo but I think I'll leave it to the experts to advise.

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I have something similar & use the bar on the anchor. When the pontoon is a bit too low I use a plastic step from a caravan shop. Cheap, light & easy to use. I attach it to a length of light line in case it gets dropped into the water. If alongside I can use it by the shrouds as well.

 

[LadyInBed]

A removable slot in stainless frame, maybe with hardwood step tops might do a job.

 

[HenrikH]

I'm not sure that anchor bow fitting is strong enough to support much sideways stress. Are you looking for a single near-deck-height step or a bow ladder as often found on Baltic based boats?

Good point on sideways strength. Perhaps stronger by a flat plate attached under the anchor guide and extending to the port? A ladder would be nice, but in case of low floating pontoon I would prefer stern in.

 

[HenrikH]

This is the photo but I think I'll leave it to the experts to advise.

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Thanks a million for getting the picture. Thought I had it right by using Dropbox.

 

[HenrikH]

I have something similar & use the bar on the anchor. When the pontoon is a bit too low I use a plastic step from a caravan shop. Cheap, light & easy to use. I attach it to a length of light line in case it gets dropped into the water. If alongside I can use it by the shrouds as well.

I am with you, less is more. Important member(s) of the crew look for a supporting step.

 

[vyv_cox]

We did like this one but it may not be an option for you.

 

[thinwater]

Backing in is another option. I sail with elderly and disabled crew sometimes, and that is the only safe way. It's not that hard to learn and it makes a lot of things easier.

 

[vyv_cox]

Backing in is another option. I sail with elderly and disabled crew sometimes, and that is the only safe way. It's not that hard to learn and it makes a lot of things easier.

Med mooring. Along with many Brits, we berthed bows-to when we first arrived in the Mediterranean. Following a very nasty fall by my wife we determined to berth stern-to in future and have now done so for 15 years. Far more convenient and safe. Takes a little setting up and practice but well worth the investment.

 

[HenrikH]

Med mooring. Along with many Brits, we berthed bows-to when we first arrived in the Mediterranean. Following a very nasty fall by my wife we determined to berth stern-to in future and have now done so for 15 years. Far more convenient and safe. Takes a little setting up and practice but well worth the investment.

Having spent a few years in the Med I am all for stern in. But transferring north, some berths do not have full draft close to the quay. Also, Marinero does not translate to Scandinavian ��