Here the plank is deployed on the bow to reach the shore. If the anchor and roller are in the way, one might have to design it to set off to the side somewhat . A rope sling or loop holds the plank to the bow. The plank is 9 1/2" wide and 73" long and about 2 1/2" thick. It is made of plywood on the top and bottom, with solid wood sides, and foam filled for rigidity and reserve boyancy. It has been treated with a special wood finish of Dutch origin, but not fiberglassed. Weight is 33 lbs.
The grey material is 3m non-skid. Metal reinforcing has been added to the sides for stiffening. I've not seen it deployed in person, but wonder if it can be put over the bow right after beaching the boat, or whether on the first landing, one must go over the side, then deploy the ramp, being able to use it on subsequent trips on and off the boat at the same spot.
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Sea Wolf (Sea Wolf)
(Tue Mar 8 00:08:53 2005)
NOTE: The length of the plank is about 79-81", not 73" Sorry! Joe. (I'm typing these from memory w/o notes.)
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