Al
Guru
- Joined
- Apr 1, 2012
- Messages
- 2,206
- Location
- usa
- Vessel Name
- 'SLO'~BELLE
- Vessel Make
- 1978 Marben-27' Flybridge Trawler(extended to 30 feet) Pilothouse Pocket Cruiser[
Greetings to the Forum,
Have come up with another offering in the line of man over board proactive suggestions. This one is light on the pocket book and thought of as a really good investment
The article is called a 'Safe-er-Grip" : https://www.amazon.com/Changing-Lif...1&keywords=bathroom+wall+grip&qid=1596609421&
I took one from my wife's shower down to the boat and secured it to the surface of the stern near the swim step ladder. The thought being that coming out of the water, even with the steps, one needs a hand hold to heave up on. While the instructions indicate it should not be used for full weight I weight 175# and attached to the back wall of the cockpit high enough up to allow me to place my full weight on the grip and lift off the deck successfully.
Placing this unit on the stern area near the edge of the swim step even without a ladder would allow a person to get a grip to initially gain control of the situation.
Happy safe boating to all
Regards, Al-Ketchikan
Have come up with another offering in the line of man over board proactive suggestions. This one is light on the pocket book and thought of as a really good investment
The article is called a 'Safe-er-Grip" : https://www.amazon.com/Changing-Lif...1&keywords=bathroom+wall+grip&qid=1596609421&
I took one from my wife's shower down to the boat and secured it to the surface of the stern near the swim step ladder. The thought being that coming out of the water, even with the steps, one needs a hand hold to heave up on. While the instructions indicate it should not be used for full weight I weight 175# and attached to the back wall of the cockpit high enough up to allow me to place my full weight on the grip and lift off the deck successfully.
Placing this unit on the stern area near the edge of the swim step even without a ladder would allow a person to get a grip to initially gain control of the situation.
Happy safe boating to all
Regards, Al-Ketchikan
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