Dragging their feet on the cool water under sail was no problem on the
35s5, even when heeled. Suzanne and her friend were able to sit
together and never felt like they would fall off even as the light air
picked up some. I expect that if we were beating in 20 knots, it might
be different but otherwise it's a good sized area and the backstay
offers some security as well as the big step/handle and the easily
grasped edges.
Is it worth it to lose 10-15 inches of interior room for such a
feature? Well, if you spend more time on deck than below, like to swim,
have kids or pretty ladies to use it....you're damn right it is! As
usual unlike most of the losers on these boards who "guess" and make up
crap about boats they've never sailed...I post PHOTOS to back up what I
teach. The 1st pic shows a 35s5 platform.

http://members.aol.com/bobsprit/images/spfun.jpg

I'm sorry, but being a healthy heterosexual male, I really like swim
platforms....

http://members.aol.com/bobsprit/images/aaape.jpg

RB
35s5
NY

Capt. Rob wrote:
Dragging their feet on the cool water under sail was no problem on the
35s5, even when heeled. Suzanne and her friend were able to sit
together and never felt like they would fall off even as the light air
picked up some. I expect that if we were beating in 20 knots, it might
be different but otherwise it's a good sized area and the backstay
offers some security as well as the big step/handle and the easily
grasped edges.
Is it worth it to lose 10-15 inches of interior room for such a
feature? Well, if you spend more time on deck than below, like to swim,
have kids or pretty ladies to use it....you're damn right it is! As
usual unlike most of the losers on these boards who "guess" and make up
crap about boats they've never sailed...I post PHOTOS to back up what I
teach. The 1st pic shows a 35s5 platform.

http://members.aol.com/bobsprit/images/spfun.jpg

I'm sorry, but being a healthy heterosexual male, I really like swim
platforms....

http://members.aol.com/bobsprit/images/aaape.jpg

RB
35s5
NY

Again.........

Are they holding on to the backstay? Not a good idea.

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www.sailnow.com

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
ups.com...
Dragging their feet on the cool water under sail was no problem on the
35s5, even when heeled. Suzanne and her friend were able to sit
together and never felt like they would fall off even as the light air
picked up some. I expect that if we were beating in 20 knots, it might
be different but otherwise it's a good sized area and the backstay
offers some security as well as the big step/handle and the easily
grasped edges.
Is it worth it to lose 10-15 inches of interior room for such a
feature? Well, if you spend more time on deck than below, like to swim,
have kids or pretty ladies to use it....you're damn right it is! As
usual unlike most of the losers on these boards who "guess" and make up
crap about boats they've never sailed...I post PHOTOS to back up what I
teach. The 1st pic shows a 35s5 platform.

http://members.aol.com/bobsprit/images/spfun.jpg

I'm sorry, but being a healthy heterosexual male, I really like swim
platforms....

http://members.aol.com/bobsprit/images/aaape.jpg

RB
35s5
NY

Are they holding on to the backstay? Not a good idea.

The back stay is a pretty heavy hunk of rod rigging and it's not like
they're hanging on to it for dear life.

RB
35s5
NY

That's true, but in general, it's not a good idea to hold onto an adjustable
backstay. Didn't you say your new one is adjustable? Is it hydraulic? Which
boat was the picture taken on?

--
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www.sailnow.com

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
ups.com...
Are they holding on to the backstay? Not a good idea.

The back stay is a pretty heavy hunk of rod rigging and it's not like
they're hanging on to it for dear life.

RB
35s5
NY

That's true, but in general, it's not a good idea to hold onto an
adjustable
backstay. Didn't you say your new one is adjustable? Is it hydraulic?
Which
boat was the picture taken on?

The back stay is adjustable and lines beneath the deck control it from
either side of the cockpit. Great system, simple and easy to maintain
or upgrade.
Again, I don't think anyone is putting undo stress or worry on the
backstay and in general everyone grabs onto a stay from time to time.

RB
35s5
NY

Is it hydraulic?

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
oups.com...
That's true, but in general, it's not a good idea to hold onto an
adjustable
backstay. Didn't you say your new one is adjustable? Is it hydraulic?
Which
boat was the picture taken on?

The back stay is adjustable and lines beneath the deck control it from
either side of the cockpit. Great system, simple and easy to maintain
or upgrade.
Again, I don't think anyone is putting undo stress or worry on the
backstay and in general everyone grabs onto a stay from time to time.

RB
35s5
NY

Capt. Rob wrote:
Are they holding on to the backstay? Not a good idea.

The back stay is a pretty heavy hunk of rod rigging and it's not like
they're hanging on to it for dear life.

RB
35s5
NY

That heavy hunk of rod rigging has a significant weak link with the $50
block and tackle inches off the waterline. Don't back into anything sharp!

"Gary" wrote in message
news:3Mfuf.9441$tl.1467@pd7tw3no...
Capt. Rob wrote:
Are they holding on to the backstay? Not a good idea.

The back stay is a pretty heavy hunk of rod rigging and it's
not like
they're hanging on to it for dear life.

RB
35s5
NY

That heavy hunk of rod rigging has a significant weak link with
the $50
block and tackle inches off the waterline. Don't back into
anything sharp!

Bob admitted long ago that he can't back into his slip. Also, he
hangs monster fenders off his stern while docked.

Scotty

that looks real comfortable.

SV

"Capt. JG" wrote in message
...
Are they holding on to the backstay? Not a good idea.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
ups.com...
Dragging their feet on the cool water under sail was no
problem on the
35s5, even when heeled. Suzanne and her friend were able to
sit
together and never felt like they would fall off even as the
light air
picked up some. I expect that if we were beating in 20
knots, it might
be different but otherwise it's a good sized area and the
backstay
offers some security as well as the big step/handle and the
easily
grasped edges.
Is it worth it to lose 10-15 inches of interior room for such
a
feature? Well, if you spend more time on deck than below,
like to swim,
have kids or pretty ladies to use it....you're damn right it
is! As
usual unlike most of the losers on these boards who "guess"
and make up
crap about boats they've never sailed...I post PHOTOS to back
up what I
teach. The 1st pic shows a 35s5 platform.

http://members.aol.com/bobsprit/images/spfun.jpg

I'm sorry, but being a healthy heterosexual male, I really
like swim
platforms....

http://members.aol.com/bobsprit/images/aaape.jpg

RB
35s5
NY