Transom - solid or cored?

[KWKloeber]

Gary & Paul,

I have one of those, only a single step, works great.  No messin' with the transom required.   

stu,

Since it pivots and isn't rigid, is it odd when you put weight on it that it swings forward instead of being able to get leverage against it to stand up>?  I guess like most everything boating -- a compromise?

Ken

[patrice]

Hi,

this is why I love my platform with the telescopic ladder, 4 steps.
When on the last step, I have water at almost waist level.  So nice for swimming.

And my pushpit does not have the middle bar, original design and is very sturdy, no issue there.  There is 3 legs with 3 screws on each side.

[Stu Jackson]

Gary & Paul,

I have one of those, only a single step, works great.  No messin' with the transom required.   

stu,

Since it pivots and isn't rigid, is it odd when you put weight on it that it swings forward instead of being able to get leverage against it to stand up>? 

Nope, not that it creates a problem at all, in fact having it move a bit while you're holding onto the side rail of the boat ladder makes it a complete non-issue.  I suppose if someone had zero arm strength it might.

They do work fine.