We have a 2004 MKII. Going down below or getting out through the two small lazarettes for inspections and maintenance has been a real problem due to the sloping hull configuration in the stern. It can be pretty slippery at times and handholds are nonexistent.
We solved this problem by cutting out a small circular portion out of the two stern seats with a jigsaw and lightly beveled the cuts to match the rest of the seat configuration. Cut just enough to get a good handhold and keep within the the confines of the existing screw holes. I used a round Tupperware container for a pattern. This was done to the inner front corners of each seat looking forward. This now makes the stern pulpit tubing a great handhold.
We solved this problem by cutting out a small circular portion out of the two stern seats with a jigsaw and lightly beveled the cuts to match the rest of the seat configuration. Cut just enough to get a good handhold and keep within the the confines of the existing screw holes. I used a round Tupperware container for a pattern. This was done to the inner front corners of each seat looking forward. This now makes the stern pulpit tubing a great handhold.