I am used to and comfortable climbing out of the water using small boarding ladders and carrying 60-70+ pounds of dive gear- tanks, cameras, etc.. These boarding ladders, although small, are made of thick stainless or aluminum and permanently affixed to the transom. They don't move.
The rope and plastic ladder is OK but not very stable and, to my mind, subject to failure. It seems like this method puts a tremendous lateral strain/pressure on the winch bracket/stand that is only mounted to the deck with 2-3 screws and to the coaming with 2 small screws.
Because I will be single handing I do not want to find myself in a situation where the boarding ladder fails and I am unable to reboard my Ty.
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I have researched the board and there is very little, if anything, on this subject.
I have also researched the Internet and so far have not found anything I think is suitable or usable on a Ty Weekender. My preference is for something made of stainless or aluminum that is portable/foldable, etc., with 4-5 steps (3-4 below the water line).
Because there is only a small wood rubrail along the gunwale, there is nothing to which a boarding ladder can be temporarily affixed - at least not that I can envision.
Any suggestions
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Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions, recommendations.