http://www.msog.org/how-to/how-to_flotjet.cfm#bolt_transom I used the method described in the link above to mount my stern ladder without adding another large hole. It takes a little patience but worked quite well. Thanks Doug Kelch M15 #310 "Seas the Day" --- On Fri, 6/6/08, Flickasf@aol.com <Flickasf@aol.com> wrote: From: Flickasf@aol.com <Flickasf@aol.com> Subject: M_Boats: ladder mounting/Jerry Montgomery & Bob Eg To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Date: Friday, June 6, 2008, 11:53 AM Hello Jerry and Bob After selling my M 15 about twelve years ago, I purchase another one, #365,a 1986 model last year. They are great boats. I have one question about mounting a stern ladder. My wife and I can't fit down the starboard side in order to fasten the backing plate, fender washers, and nuts which will hold the ladder. If I install an inspection plate in the transom, will it weaken the boat? Should I install one in the center or a total of two, each on the transom above the seats? Thank you in advance, Bert Felton ************** Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod00030000000002) _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats