I have cobbled together a small stool with steps leading from the cockpit bridge down into the cabin:
The stool is a great place for a passenger to sit, and some who have built similar stools sit there to pilot the boat. I also stand on it to raise the mast--a huge help as it puts me farther forward and about six inches higher. (The black outlines are rubber pads I glued under the feet.)
The steps are a bit steep for strength since I will be standing on the stool. You can also see that the cutout for the centerboard trunk is a bit off-center. I decided on that when I was checking the fit so that the feet would not sit right on the grooves between the floorboards (still got it a little off).
My stepson, David Garvoille, is here for a visit so we took the boat out on the Dec. 9 for an afternoon sail. I imagine this will be my last chance for a sail this season.
Dave shot a selfie of the two of us while sitting on the new companionway stool.
Here's Dave at the helm. He says a friend gave him few lessons back in the early 80's. Turns out he is a much better sailor than I am! I guess I was too old and fearful when I started learning. :-)
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