[MHml] Access

[Paul Nudd]

XL2 has transom platforms and on the port side a boatding ladder which 
swings down to give secure access (the ladder does not move when down) 
to 3 rungs below the water. The ladder is secured 'up' by rope and is 
accessible from the water if you forget to put it 'down' before entering 
the water (or falling overboard). We have used the system with full 
scuba gear including tanks ans weights and we are neither young nor fit. 
We do need to remove the dive fins before climbing the ladder.
PN

Gary Pearce wrote:
> On Saturday 05 May 2007 21:16, Peter Medway wrote:
>> was there a swimming platform or other method of EASILY climbing into the
>> boat?
> 
> It had one of those sterns where the inner leaf of each hull is cut away to 
> form a platform. The film showed a rescue diver in full kit gaining access 
> relatively easily. Of course he would be young and fit.
> 
> On a more general note access from the water for most vessels is generally 
> poorly thought out. There are some notable exceptions.
> 
> Gary