Gate in transom Pearson323

[Rick Bridge]

Has anyone tried installing gate in transom?

[Dolce_Vita]

In Florida, we met a couple aboard a 323 named "Vixen" who had installed a gate in their stern pulpit in order to access their custom swim platform.

[Rick Bridge]

Glad to hear that, thanks .  I may try it.
It’s getting tougher every year to get in and out of the dinghy over that high transom .

[Dolce_Vita]

I hear you.  Weve gone to a folding side ladder that mounts on the genoa track.  MUCH easier than scrambling over the transom.

http://mysticstainless.com/foldaway.html

Got ours at the Annapolis boat show six or seven years ago.
I just checked the current prices, and yikes! We paid around $600
(boat show price) back then for the three-section version, and got the
teak step kit thrown in for free.
Current price for the three-section ladder is over $900!

Still, might be cheaper than having the stern pulpit modified, unless you're
really good with a TIG welder.

I would definitely recommend the three-step version, and the teak
steps.  The bare round rungs are too painful on bare feet, and the
two-section version would not be long enough to be able to get on
the first step while in the water.

[Rick Bridge]

I already modified the stern pulpit . Cut out the top rail between the 2 stanchions, put in a couple more braces from stanchion on an angle . Very sturdy, and a lot easier than climbing over the top rail .

[admin]

It would be great to see a photo of your stern modification if you could attach one - it sounds like a worthy project.

[Rusty Pelican]

I had one done in the fall of 2019.
Took no time at all, $750
I will post a pic as soon as I find the photo

[Rusty Pelican]

Here are the pics

[Rick Bridge]

It would be great to see a photo of your stern modification if you could attach one - it sounds like a worthy project.

i will take some pictures and try to send them .