Removable fixings suggestions / ideas

[RunAgroundHard]

That's a little impractical in this case, here's a sistership....

For a bit of fun

I didn't know what you sailed and did wonder. I have sailed on boats with grating upsets to stand on, but can see what you mean about yours. I tried to find out what you sailed and here is what Google AI said when I queried "what type of boat does flaming sail on YBW forum"

Based on posts on the YBW (Yachting and Boating World) forum, the user "flaming" (often referred to as a long-term, experienced racer/sailor) sails a Formula 18 (F18) catamaran or similar high-performance, smaller boats, often mentioning that they sail "our girl" (a former RYA Volvo Challenge FC8/FarEast 8).
Key details about "flaming's" boat and sailing background from the forum include:
Performance Focus: Flaming frequently discusses high-performance boats, including the Fast40 class and HP30 class.
Previous/Other Boats: In 2007, flaming mentioned sailing a Dufour Classic 36 for cruising but preferred the speed of their racing boat, described as an ex-RYA Volvo Challenge FC8 (often with an asymmetric kite).
Comparison: They have expressed a preference for faster, smaller, or more technical boats over larger, slower cruising, noting that in light winds, they struggle against J/109s but excel when they can "heel the boat properly onto her chine".

... and using the phrase "what type of sailing yacht does the user flaming sail on the YBW forum"

Based on posts on the YBW (Yachting and Boating World) forum, the user flaming appears to favor high-performance, lightweight, and often chined sailing yachts, rather than traditional "AWB" (Average White Boat) cruisers.
Key details regarding the boat type mentioned by "flaming":
Preference for Performance: In discussions about yacht choices, flaming has expressed, "I'd be drawn to a Pogo type boat.... Yep".
Design Characteristics: Flaming advocates for boats that "heel... onto her chine and reduce the wetted surface area" for better performance.
Experience: Flaming has referenced racing dinghies and small performance boats in the past, such as the RS700 and Fireball.
Equipment Viewpoint: They have indicated they buy boats new and prefer high-quality, personal equipment (specifically mentioning Lewmar "one touch" winch handles).

Good luck with your search for a foot brace solution.

 

[flaming]

For a bit of fun

I didn't know what you sailed and did wonder. I have sailed on boats with grating upsets to stand on, but can see what you mean about yours. I tried to find out what you sailed and here is what Google AI said when I queried "what type of boat does flaming sail on YBW forum"



... and using the phrase "what type of sailing yacht does the user flaming sail on the YBW forum"



Good luck with your search for a foot brace solution.

Given the number of times the actual answer has been stated by me on these forums... That's not showing AI in its best light!

 

[fredrussell]

I don't think Velcro is going to work in this instance, although the purpose is footholds for kids, inevitably adults would also stand on them…

If it’s the extra strong modern Velcro with VHB tape as fastener - it would take the entire crew standing on foothold to move it. Gotta be worth trying before you start drilling holes in your boat, surely?

 

[Boathook]

That's a little impractical in this case, here's a sistership....

A few bits of wood side to side and then a few more running fore / aft that use dowls to locate into pre drilled holes on the side to side ones. Constantly variable as the kids grow up and easy to stow below when not required. More to the point though, cheap and if it doesn't work no holes or anything stuck to the boat.

 

[MontyMariner]

I use a 'stool' with a /''''''''''''''\ shaped top. The base has corner 'plugs' that slot onto the cockpit sole grating.
In your case, as suggested, a couple of full width battens with a plug in stool or easel style frame would do a job.

 

[Chiara’s slave]

The tube idea, we have a system on Chiara to lock the outboard to the tiller, which is a pin that drops in a tube and clicks home. It then requires a button press to disengage. If that is of interest, I could take photos. I don’t know their origin, but Denmark I should think.

 

[blush2]

We fitted dinghy style toe straps on our Trapper t30. Webbing straps with lanyards tied to eyes halfway up the side of the cockpit.

You hook your heels in them as a footrest. On the Trapper the helm used them when sitting on the side deck.