Thanks for you reply - I think you're right on to what I'm looking for., I have the dock posts. Setting up the boat and getting on without getting wet! Hmmm - new concept! Thanks again for your help.

Additionally, thanks for the race offer, but I'm old duffer (56 years old) and have turned my sailing pursuits to the more laid-back side. I'm strictly a "receational" sailor (although everyone knows any time there is two or more boats on the same body of water - they will be racing!). I also sail a 25'MacGregor (Venture actually) on Lake Mille Lacs so I don't have enough time to race> Thanks for your offer tho-
Terry