Mystery object

[KeithB]

This nicely made stainless steel, coathanger sized object came with our boat, a 2007 Lagoon 420, and after 4 years I still can't fathom what it is.
Any ideas?

[Kenomac]

Passerelle hanger. Used on the end of the passerelle halyard to hold up the end of a passerelle.

[SailingFan]

Which is used to... hang passerelles???

[KeithB]

OK that is great, I had a suspicion it had something to do with the passerelle. We are currently in our berth at Mooloolaba, Qld and using the passerelle, but I'm still not sure how it works.
Can you elaborate?
Thanks

[Kenomac]

Keith,

Here's the best online photo I can find. Look carefully at the top of the picture and you'll see that the hanger is used to separate the halyard line leading to the two support lines going down to the end of the passerelle. Basically, it acts as a spreader for the two support lines so you can walk through the middle.

[Wanderlust]

A boat I was on years ago had one of these.

The fitting you posted is tied to the shore side of the plank, which can then be raised and lowered like a drawbridge using a spare halyard.

[Captsteve53]

You could perhaps also use it for a hatch wind scoop?? if your boarding set up is already in place!!

[KeithB]

Kenomac
Yep that makes all sorts of sense, thankyou very much! I can't wait to try it in the morning, I will post photos if successful.
Cheers Keith

[Kenomac]

You're welcome.

[ClassicalBGP]

I learn something new everyday on here. passerelle---- word of the day

[Diesel Bill]

Sounds like a delicious pastry.

[CSY Man]

Originally Posted by ClassicalBGP

I learn something new everyday on here. passerelle---- word of the day

A good old gangplank, but in French.
Would never have known what it was. Passarelle

[deblen]

Alternate use:

https://www.google.ca/search?q=gambr...fAqBIm1R2_4LM:

[LongRange]

That's a nice one too, probably custom made.

Here in the Med 8 out of 10 boats have a hanger supporting a passarelle at the stern. 1 out of 10 has a hydraulic passarelle, and 1 has a simple wooden plank.