I have a 1976
Irwin 44. Only four were produced because the design was soon purchased and became the
CSY 44
My
boat had a worn out stern boarding ladder when I purchased her and it is all but impossible to pull my still fit 63 year of frame up in to the
boat.
I want a side boarding ladder that would extend well blow the
water surface so that my friends in their 70s, can easily and safely climb aboard. This will require a length of about 70".
I want to be fold up and be able to switch from post to starboard.
I saw this ladder on a vessel being worked on . Does anybody recognize this ladder or have any idea who makes something similar? The owner is not accessible for me to ask.
Scanmar makes a ladder that may fit but it is well over $1,200 , without mounts, and is at least 4 weeks to make. I'm not opposed to the cost, being able to get in out of the boat safely , could be a life saver. But I'm concerned about having to do more extensive modifications once I get it.
If anybody with a
CSY 44 or has some ideas I would be very grateful.
Or anyone with a similar boarding situation has suggestions I welcome them
Thank you, Tom Washio, S/V Rita Jane, Stuart FL