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					Originally Posted by SkunkBoat  Had to use a spring line, which I never used before(except on a 550 ft destroyer). I like to back in so the thing they suggest is use a 2x6 plank to the swim platform to board. (hence i finally mounted a swim platform)
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 2 x 6?...I'd be more of a 2 x 10 or 12 kinda guy...and definately backed in as you say...amazes me when folks leave their boats w/stern exposed...
 
...and thanks for puttin' in the time aboard that 550 footer...
