We are considering chartering an MY 37 this summer and I have some questions around accessibility. I would very much appreciate some additional information and
advice.
My daughter uses a wheelchair. I know there's no such thing as a wheelchair accessible yacht in this size range but maybe it will be good enough. I have looked at pictures and walk-through videos but I don't have access to the
boat.
My daughter can walk with assistance but steps are really difficult. I can take her wheelchair up and down one or two steps.
I assume we would embark via the (swim) platform, and then it looks like two steps up into the ... not sure what it's called, it would be the
cockpit of a sailing vessel. It would be helpful to know how wide those steps are
And then it looks like easy access to the
saloon.
I don't think we could get her down into the hulls, so we would need to rig up sleeping arrangements for her in the
saloon. And some kind of
toilet as well.
It looks like there is a
helm station off the saloon too.
Do I have this right do far?
And then there's the more difficult question: if we were mostly confined to these portions of the
boat during the daytime, how enjoyable would that be? Would it seem terribly restricted? We would probably leaving the boat to visit ashore each day.
I realize this isn't ideal. But it may be the best arrangement we can find.
Thank you.