EC21 Folding Passenger Footrest

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This is a design that I used very successfully in my 2007 EC21 for the passenger foot rest. The "new" factory system in later EC21s seemed a bit cumbersome for me to construct and use. I wanted something very quick to set up, very sturdy, aesthetically pleasing and comfortable.

The step is a standard teak boat step available at Hamilton Marine Part#: WTC-60502 (15x6x1/2) and most other marine supply outlets. I cut one end off it to size the width I needed.The stainless hinges are from a used folding generic swim ladder. The tubing for the step frame is 7/8 stainless steel rail tubing. The fittings are standard boat stainless rail pieces from Marine parts depot http://www.marinepartdepot.com. Two 7/8 90 degree MPD511 and 3 "T" MPD474B. They are also very generic. Fasteners are stainless

The entire folding footrest folds down quickly out of the way when the leg is folded under. The picture shows a pvc leg which I have now replaced with the proper 7/8 stainless tubing and a rubber end.
Using the one leg seems to work well and supports a person standing on the footrest.

How do you attach a picture?



Bob

 

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I am getting very frustrated as I can't seem to figure out how to:
1. post a picture
2. Start an album where I can post a picture
3. Contact an administrator to ask those questions.
Bob

 

[baz]

Send a PM to Bruce Moore (he's one of the Administrators for this forum). He will give you the photo posting details you want.

To post a picture directly into a posting you will need to host the picture at a website of your choice.

To post a picture using your Photo Album click here... http://www.tugnuts.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3218&p=23622&hilit=How+to+create+Photo+album#p23622

 

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Baz,
Thank you for your reply. I finally figured out ( I think) how to send a message to Bruce early this AM and am awaiting his response. The pictures are all set to go for this simple and elegant solution to the passenger footrest.
Bob

 

[baz]

Bob:

I'm quite interested in your Nav foot rest. Can you send your photos to me at 'barrysharp AT mac DOT com'. Thanks... 🙂

 

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I finally got permission to open a folder and post in the photo albums section.
Do a search for my folder MISCHIEVOUS and click on the image of my boat.
The file will open to display the pictures of the nav station folding footrest I built.

 

[baz]

Bob: This folding footrest is very clever and IMO enhances the Pilot House interior immensely. Good job... and this is sure on my short list when I get our R-21EC. Thanks for sharing this.

 

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or click on the album button in your signature box