[Public-List] Cabin Parts

[Gordon Laco]

SURPRISE has the folding step.  It is convenient but it has occurred to me
that it may be a little under-engineered.  On the other hand it has served
the boat well for 40 years...

The only change we made to our companionway was the addition of a hefty
bronze handle on the aft face of the companionway hatch slider.  I installed
it to make pulling the slider closed easier, but we found its real value was
making getting in and out a lot more elegant.

Gord #426



> On Kilwinning we took the step out completely.  It's a bigger stretch to get
> out but once one is used to a bigger step up we have not found it to be
> necessary.  Without the step it really opens that area up for use.  We
> thought it made a big positive difference.  Take a look on the web page
> http://picasaweb.google.ca/Kilwinning1/Alberg30Kilwinning446 for some
> pictures that show how Kilwinning's steps are organized.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:public-list-bounces at lists.alberg30.org] On Behalf Of Dave Terrell
> Sent: July-16-08 8:31 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Cabin Parts
> 
> I have one step as you suggest. Mine is a liner boat. I had your reaction to
> the two step arrangement.
> 
>>>> Rachel <penokee at cheqnet.net> 07/15/08 9:59 PM >>>
> The little "mini ladder" shown in Jeff's photo is just like the one in
> my #221, which I'm pretty sure is stock. Actually, it seems like too
> many steps to me; I've been thinking that just one step between
> bridgedeck and "counter" would be about right.
> 
> I have the folding step too, and assumed that was meant to use when the
> mini-ladder is off, and perhaps you're checking engine stuff or etc.
> That's how I use it anyway.
> 
> Interesting cooler set-up there, Jeff!
> 
> Rachel
> #221
> 
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