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Nautiduck
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Initially Posted - 07/04/2008 : 21:56:09

This mod works for wing keels but I think a WB could adapt it for some benefit as well. We wanted better access to the aft berth during the night so as not to disturb one another during uses of the head, etc. So I starting concocting all sorts of technical mods. Then the Admiral suggested putting a piece of wood across the companionway to hold up the steps (the steps swing up). Simple project and it works!

The head door swings under the raised steps.

Her is the pivot point. Looks like you could duplicate this using SS bimini fittings.

The raised steps just fit within the pop top enclosure too!

We cannot direct the winds but we can adjust our sails.

Edited by - Nautiduck on 07/04/2008 21:58:02

528
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Response Posted - 07/05/2008 : 08:04:40

I like your Stairmaster Randy. I thought about that approach with the WB. I prefer the reposition only because it is a "set it and forget it". When I moved the steps, and the holes lined up and there was a natural pocket for the hatchboard, I thought, Neptune is telling me something!

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PDXSteve
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Response Posted - 07/05/2008 : 11:32:07

Hey Randy,
Is that a standard WK set of stairs? I like your mod, but I own a WB boat. Id still have the box to deal and centerboard cables to deal with if I switched to these stairs. Im not big on the re-positoning idea, I like the stairs centered, and this looks like an option. thanks for you photos.

Side note, I like your storage mod too...Looks like ive got a couple of mods to to this summer!

Another side note, Does your hatch cover have handles on it??

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 07/05/2008 : 11:47:08

Yep, standard WK stairs. I like his storage mods, too. The slider segment of the companionway hatch has handles - sort of -- it has a wooden board that gives you something to grab to slide it forward. Unfortunately, the angles aren't right to simply lift the stairs and then lower the hatch to allow the stairs to rest there. Hence, the need for the "Admiral's Stair Master. I use bungees but, I think the board is safer and will take one with me the next time out.

Edited by - John Russell on 07/05/2008 11:50:17

piseas
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Response Posted - 07/05/2008 : 14:43:40

Randy, I have always wanted to do same but never sat down and figured that out. Thanks for a great mod. Is there no end!!
Steve A

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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 07/05/2008 : 16:29:12

PDXSteve, yes there are two big soft handles on the hatch - [url="http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/producte/10001/-1/10001/17849/377%20710/0/handle/Primary%20Search/mode%20matchallpartial/0/0?N=377%20710&Ne=0&Ntt=handle&Ntk=Primary%20Search&Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&Nao=0&Ns=0&keyword=handle&isLTokenURL=true&storeNum=80&subdeptNum=392&classNum=392"]West Marine handle[/url].

They help a lot in opening and closing the boat.

Edited by - Nautiduck on 07/05/2008 16:30:21

Turk
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Response Posted - 07/06/2008 : 06:48:56

Randy, I've been doing this for years! I just use my boat hook! i have a WK.

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piseas
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Response Posted - 07/07/2008 : 12:53:42

Turk, Boat hook! hey I got one of those. I will give that a try. Now why didn't I think of that.

Steve A

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frog0911
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Response Posted - 07/07/2008 : 16:16:38

Be careful with the boat hook or you may open the head door and find a ladder on your head. The stair-master has been around for years. Just pick up about a four foot piece of pine 1x2 at your local lumber store cut to fit and slide it in. No chance of wearing a ladder with the stair-master. Like the name.

Edited by - frog0911 on 07/07/2008 16:17:17

AADIVER
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Response Posted - 07/07/2008 : 16:38:50

"...about a four foot piece of pine 1x2..."

...and cut it to 37 and a half inches; just fits aft of the raised sliding hatch cover leg stops.

Edited by - AADIVER on 07/07/2008 18:44:59

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