Hey Nutsy,

Just as a matter of information; Just how many times have you boarded a
boat from the water using a swim platform?



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If it happened in cold water, or while alone, its more
serious. In the cases above, it was cause for a lot of teasing for a
long time
afterward, but no one died. ...


It's happened on the LIS a few times. People go over in cold water, but
on a calm day and can't get back on board. It's a really sad way to
go....a swim platform or at least a reachable ladder can save a life.
I've heard that in some cases at night it was call of nature, but it's
generally a word of mouth story. I doubt families would be interested
in releasing such a detail.

RB
35s5
NY

Just as a matter of information; Just how many times have you boarded
a
boat from the water using a swim platform?


Last summer we had our first exposure to swim platforms on three boats:
A Catalina 400, Catalina 34 and the 35s5. I did not swim off the 35s5,
but others did. We really liked it and it's an obvious bonus for kids.
Suzanne said it was the best spot on the boat, letting her feet drag in
the water (slowing us down). I don't know about that, but it's
certainly a fun feature for swimming and feeding the ducks. On the 400
we boarded from a dinghy and WOW! was that ever easier, even in chop.
After a season with the boat I'll let you know how much use it got.

RB
35s5...and a hell of nice swim platform!
NY