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OlyJeff
12-19-2017, 08:19 AM
My boat is a bit high sided and doesn't have a boarding ladder. I remember during the first seminar a pic of emergency ladders hanging over the side of a boat although I didn't catch the brand name. Also was looking at the Whichard ladder.


http://www.landfallnavigation.com/swbl1.html?cmp=froogle&kw=swbl1&utm_source=swbl1&utm_medium=shopping%2Bengine&utm_campaign=froogle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI35mapayW2AIVwZd-Ch3FcA-mEAQYAiABEgJas_D_BwE

DaveH
12-19-2017, 11:32 AM
Hi Jeff -
I recall the picture, but not sure of the mnfr either.
This (https://www.rei.com/product/474106/black-diamond-6-step-etrier) is a version of what I use.

very very similar to the Wichard product, without the "marine" pricing... OTOH, mine don't glow in the dark.

AlanH
12-19-2017, 12:03 PM
I made two of these, one on each side of the boat, for my Santana3030. It took one visit to REI, about $25 worth of climbing webbing, and 45 minutes with a sewing machine. Now, mine might not have supported 6,000 pounds, but you know...I'm OK with only supporting 1800 pounds.

Suggestion...if you make one, double-up the webbing on the bottom of the foot loops. That makes them stiffer, so they stick out from the central strap. If you don't do that, the loops tend to collapse, making it hard to get your feet in them.

I used a substantial s.s. carabiner to fasten the thing to my aluminum toerail. Then I lashed it to the stern pulpit with really light line, set up with a quick-release pull.

AlanH
12-19-2017, 12:07 PM
Spending Wichards price is ridiculous.

https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Rescue-Rock-N-Rescue-Climbing-Etrier/dp/B017TDM3DW?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-ffsb-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B017TDM3DW

The Black Diamond one is better, it has the stickey-outey foot bases.

https://www.amazon.com/Black-Diamond-Etrier-5-Step/dp/B001DD19T4?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-ffsb-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B001DD19T4

Philpott
12-19-2017, 12:28 PM
The Black Diamond one is better, it has the stickey-outey foot bases.

In case you were wondering, here are the lengths

Daisy Chains and Etriers
Black Diamond™ Daisy Chains are available in two different materials:
lightweight 12 mm Dynex and economical 18 mm Nylon Supertape. Our
Daisy Chains feature:
◆ A choice of 115 cm (45 in) or 140 cm (55 in) lengths for ease-of-use
and minimum clutter.
◆ Half-twist loop for low-profile girth hitching to your harness.
◆ Dynex Daisys are ideal for alpine climbing because they absorb little
water and are less likely to freeze.

BobJ
12-19-2017, 02:50 PM
This is what you saw in the seminar photo(s). Because of Rags' low, open transom I have the four step ladder. For mounting on the sides and/or for higher freeboard, I'd get the five step ladder.

When I need to get a foot into the thing the boat will probably be moving and the ladder will be dragging. I'm skeptical that I could get a foot into a (wet) fabric loop in that scenario. I won't have a free hand to hold the loop open or to place it on my foot.

https://www.plastimo.com/en/echelle-de-secours-8968.html
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Daydreamer
12-19-2017, 06:50 PM
I made two of these from an old halyard. Loop the top around the stern rail and use a light line slip knot to keep them bundled.
I did hang one from a halyard and climbed it. Doing it in a seaway at speed would be a challenge.!
Here is a youtube link to a nice tutorial. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEXttVyT1A4&feature=youtu.be

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