View Full Version : Mast Climbing Steps  Adam C 11-27-2001,
02:00 PM I know this is a religious topic, but I want your guys'
opinion on mast climbing steps. The mast is of course
wood....what are the implications of drilling a bunch of holes
for these steps? Safe? How about rot?  Thanks as always,
listees.  Carl Stone 11-27-2001, 03:13 PM I'm about to do the
same on both masts. Which steps are you going to use? I plan to
use "boarding steps" that are on my hull, and completely fold
flat. About $15 each. Other suggestions?  J. Dillon 11-27-2001,
03:43 PM Adam C,  How about making a rope ladder to secure
against your mast ?  You hoist it aloft when needed via. a
halyard. The bottom is secured to the deck to any handy cleat
etc. On one I had, I secured wooden steps near the top so I
could work aloft easier. It worked out nicely and no holes in
the mast.   Bruce Hooke 11-27-2001, 04:02 PM It's surprisingly
easy IMHO to climb a mast by grabbing onto a halyard or two with
your hands and wrapping your legs around th