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.

You guys have given the Boobster liar a hint that allowed him to come up with
this story. Most people will remember that his original story regarding the
oversized ladder was that the original owner got a deal on it and that the
Boobster was going to swap it out. Now he says he likes it.
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