I think that you guys are jealous that it can be
used as a boarding ladder when on the hard. You
have to haul a ladder to the marina in the winter.

That's correct, though I usually need a step-stool for the girls. The PO was
sick (arthritis) in his last few years sailing. He added the ladder to make
things easier. It's big, but I see no reason to change it. Also good for kids
when they go swimming.
I saw a Endeavour 32 last week with provisions for a wheelchair that Billy Jane
would also find funny, I bet.

RB

RB