macsfriended
Seaman
- Joined
- Jul 20, 2003
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I?ve admired the Windline telescoping boarding ladders that I have seen on some later model years? Boston Whalers. I found one at a bargain price and plan to install it on the transom of my 1976 Boston Whaler Newport (a pre swim platform design.)
After looking at the wood placement diagrams on the web, I concluded there is no or insufficient wood inside the transom to firmly hold an occupied swim ladder at the preferred mounting spot. Sooo, I am thinking:
1. Bond a rectangular piece of one-half inch thick ?starboard? or equivalent high tech marine structural board with a second piece aligned on the other side of the transom. These boards will have about a 3-inch larger footprint than the ladder?s mounting plates in both horizontal and vertical planes.
2. Drill through the two bonded boards and hull and attach the ladder with stainless steel bolts, nuts and washers. Appropriate 3M sealant / adhesive applied to the holes and all holes will be above the waterline.
Candidly, not being an engineer, I want this to be over built and sounder than the unsinkable Titanic.
Now, what have I overlooked??
What unintended consequences are looming to bite me, my grand plans and my beloved Whaler??
Your concerns and recommendations please.
After looking at the wood placement diagrams on the web, I concluded there is no or insufficient wood inside the transom to firmly hold an occupied swim ladder at the preferred mounting spot. Sooo, I am thinking:
1. Bond a rectangular piece of one-half inch thick ?starboard? or equivalent high tech marine structural board with a second piece aligned on the other side of the transom. These boards will have about a 3-inch larger footprint than the ladder?s mounting plates in both horizontal and vertical planes.
2. Drill through the two bonded boards and hull and attach the ladder with stainless steel bolts, nuts and washers. Appropriate 3M sealant / adhesive applied to the holes and all holes will be above the waterline.
Candidly, not being an engineer, I want this to be over built and sounder than the unsinkable Titanic.
Now, what have I overlooked??
What unintended consequences are looming to bite me, my grand plans and my beloved Whaler??
Your concerns and recommendations please.