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The step from the platform into the boat is not that high.  The benefit of not having a step is, its really nice to lean back against the flat  transom when sitting there and enjoying a beverage of choice.   We are going to live with it for a while with no step.  one can always be added.  I have the admirals approval that there is no step needed at this point in time. 

Hi Damifudo,

Looking at your setup, you might want to add a stern step between the platform and the top of stern.

Look at page 3 reply #41 in same thread, you'll see at the pictures the step, will make climbing aboard even more great.

enjoy

Yes rusty water from from a faulty repair from before it was a deep blister that had filled with water.  The rudder has been repaired and new fiberglass added.    The brackets are stainless steel I had a friend make for me.  I know it is a lot easier to get in and out of the boat on land now.  I can only imagine it will be a huge difference once it is back in the water. 

another picture.

I finished the swim platform today.  I think it came out great I can not wait till it is in the water and I can sit or stand on that back of the boat and enjoy my coffee watching a sun set or sunrise.  I love the ladder.

Ok now I am ready for my brackets but I wanted to keep the platform down low on the water but I am afraid to keep the bolts too close together.  My swim Platform is 36" wide by 22" long.  The taller you can get the leg against the transom the less force on the bolts and backer plate and fiberglass.  I went from a 6" x 22 bracket to a 10"x 22 bracket.  Is there any issues with two people on the platform at one time? one holding the dingy while the other gets in?  I can imagine there are times you will have two people on the platform at one time.  I am worried about the force on the fiberglass and the brackets bolts. 

Any advice?

I am going to be a swim platform on my Catalina 30.  Does anyone know that angle of the Transom?   I am going to have the platform made from a company called Pasteak.  Thanks for any information you can share to help me with my project.