janetah Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 I want something on the stern (cruiser) deck to help me get onto the roof. I don't really know where to start looking - have you any suggestions? I'm not as agile as I was and it's got to be OK going up and down. There's a coolant tank 4" deep attached onto the back cabin wall which is slightly in the way. but there's about 12" to the side of that which is clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodGurl Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 maybe something like this? Folding step Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chagall Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 a step? http://www.blackpigfenders.co.uk/high-quality-316-stainless-steel-folding-cabin-side-step-189-p.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Stool? Folding steps? Husband? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Well the standard way of having something to get a foot up on are these..... cabin Step Linky They fold flat against the cabin side if not being used, but shap down to make a useful footrhold when climding up. If fitted to metal cabins, then generally you would drill holes, and tap them for suitable bolts to go in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex- Member Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 There's also a fixed version Toe Step http://www.procastnotts.com/www.procastnotts.coms/info.php?p=10&pid=1571712&ack=9 We have 2 of these. With the folding steps the pin shafts can snap, so being quite hefty went for the solid version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard10002 Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 I'm thinking of having a locker built on both sides of the doors to form a couple of steps, as well as seats and extra storage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeV Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 If you've got the space and you want it safe and secure a small set of steps would be best. I shared a few locks with a boat this year with a cruiser stern where I noticed they actually had a set of steps both sides of the cabin door up onto the roof. Can't remember precisely, but I would have thought there were 3 or 4 steps. Best way to implement is probably to buy a small step ladder and modify to suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetah Posted September 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Thanks for all the suggestions! I should have said, there is a brass folding step already on the cabin side and it's OK but not really big enough or in the right place for total comfort/confidence. It's also not so good coming down. I like the idea of a couple of stacked lockers which would be firmly attached to the cabin - sounds a bit expensive but I'll look into it. Also, the ladder idea.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace and Favour Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Thanks for all the suggestions! I should have said, there is a brass folding step already on the cabin side and it's OK but not really big enough or in the right place for total comfort/confidence. It's also not so good coming down. I like the idea of a couple of stacked lockers which would be firmly attached to the cabin - sounds a bit expensive but I'll look into it. Also, the ladder idea.. We have a cut down aluminium ladder, (5 steps) and have screwed four rubber door stops near the top of each side of the (top of) the ladder so it grips the cabin side. Works well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStringPudding Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 I've been keeping my eye out for a folding stool like my mum had in the seventies for that exact same use. It was one that had a lower step that folded inside the legs of the stool. I repeatedly used to play on it and get my ankles snarled up painfully in the step! but it would be ideal on the boat. In the meantime I use. 25kg bag of coal on its end, having stamped the top down into a nice U shape. It's just the right height for getting on the roof and it's heavy enough not to move or slip about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex- Member Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 I've been keeping my eye out for a folding stool like my mum had in the seventies for that exact same use. It was one that had a lower step that folded inside the legs of the stool. I repeatedly used to play on it and get my ankles snarled up painfully in the step! but it would be ideal on the boat. In the meantime I use. 25kg bag of coal on its end, having stamped the top down into a nice U shape. It's just the right height for getting on the roof and it's heavy enough not to move or slip about. We've got one of those steps in the warehouse, used it today believe it or not to fix a cctv camera as it was lying around. This one is Chrome with 2 small steps that fold underneath the seat. Also a handy wee stool to sit on. It's been lying around for ages, probably something left and unwanted by an x storage customer. You're welcome to it if you want to collect or pay postage, It's likely to be thrown out anyway as it rerally isn't for use in a warehouse, and I was probably breaking some silly health and safety rule using it today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlt Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 I've been keeping my eye out for a folding stool like my mum had in the seventies for that exact same use. Ebay Clicky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetah Posted September 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 I found these - one an updated version of the folding steps mentioned above, but expensive: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heavy-Duty-Steel-Folding-Step-Stool-With-Solid-Wooden-Steps-Solid-Top-/300732177614?pt=UK_Health_Beauty_Mobility_Disability_Medical_ET&hash=item460508dcce#ht_628wt_747 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IKEA-Bekvam-Handy-Kitchen-Household-Beech-Wooden-Wood-Step-Stool-NEW-/220997754511?pt=UK_Home_Garden_LivingRoom_Bookcases&hash=item33747e1e8f#ht_646wt_747 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizzard Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 A rope ,Grappling hook and Crampons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStringPudding Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 that is the classic Bizzard face. I reckon it might be an actual photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 I find an inverted beer crate works well with our semi-trad: beer crate to bench seat (gas locker) to roof. Of course the beer crate needs to be emptied first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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