falkonfive
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Destined for the Med and needing a gangplank/passarelle
( never figured out whether they are the same thing ) we did the usual internet surfing and Boat Show window shopping. Prices were high to say the least although some were obviously quality items.
With my natural mean streak to the fore I managed to put together my own basic version at very reasonable cost and which has served well now for 4 months or so and looks like it will go on for a lot longer. As there may be others loathe to spend large sums I hope the following may be of some use.
First of all photos:
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First find your nearest B & Q. Go to the decking department and track down the 2.1 M lengths of decking which have astroturf inserts. Buy 2 (about a tenner each).
Next the hinge dept and buy three good quality largish brass hinges. I used 4". May cost you £20. Take 'em home, lay them face down next to each other and with the trusty electric drill attach the hinges evenly spaced.
Result as illustrated. Pretty weatherproof, non slip, tough enough to wheel your Harley across and easy to carry about. Folded they are around 15cms wide and of course double that unfolded.
Attractive too, they must be. My first one was stolen within a week from a very posh marina.
( never figured out whether they are the same thing ) we did the usual internet surfing and Boat Show window shopping. Prices were high to say the least although some were obviously quality items.
With my natural mean streak to the fore I managed to put together my own basic version at very reasonable cost and which has served well now for 4 months or so and looks like it will go on for a lot longer. As there may be others loathe to spend large sums I hope the following may be of some use.
First of all photos:
First find your nearest B & Q. Go to the decking department and track down the 2.1 M lengths of decking which have astroturf inserts. Buy 2 (about a tenner each).
Next the hinge dept and buy three good quality largish brass hinges. I used 4". May cost you £20. Take 'em home, lay them face down next to each other and with the trusty electric drill attach the hinges evenly spaced.
Result as illustrated. Pretty weatherproof, non slip, tough enough to wheel your Harley across and easy to carry about. Folded they are around 15cms wide and of course double that unfolded.
Attractive too, they must be. My first one was stolen within a week from a very posh marina.
