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[quote=Wolfman]Yeah, I saw that thread.  Thinking of doing somthing similar to what Quarath suggests and similar to the thread.  Using a couple fo blind stainless anchors (snap toggles) I was going to mount a couple of eyestraps in front of the front beam on each hull.  Then I would run a line between them that could act as a step while you board over the front beam.

I'm really starting to like the idea of the West Marine ladder though  The undermount brackets are small enough to mount under the front beam using some spacers.  The ladder itself could then slide out forward while you board and be slid back under the tramp for storage.  The other option would be to mount it under the back beam (if there isn't enough room between the dolphin striker strap and the front beam).  In that case you would have to detatch the tiller arm between the rudders to board.  Not a problem on mine because I have quick release pins for them but might not be an option for other boats.  Also the tendancy for the boat to head down wind when trying to board from the back is an issue.  I will see what I can come up with.[/quote]

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