Thought I'd upload & share some pic's of a teak swim platform I bought damaged, off a Malibu wake boat.
Had a mate reshape and repair it & a local Marine Fabrication shop make the brackets & poles.
Not bad for a total cost of under AU$750!
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| Author: | deafwish [ Tue Sep 17, 2013 5:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Horizon RS - DIY Teak Swim Platform |
Thought I'd upload & share some pic's of a teak swim platform I bought damaged, off a Malibu wake boat. Had a mate reshape and repair it & a local Marine Fabrication shop make the brackets & poles. Not bad for a total cost of under AU$750!
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| Author: | TFD2001 [ Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Horizon RS - DIY Teak Swim Platform |
Nice work! |
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| Author: | 230 Mike [ Tue Sep 17, 2013 7:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Horizon RS - DIY Teak Swim Platform |
I like that! The wood looks like it needs oiled but maybe that's the lighting in the pics. |
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| Author: | blue dragon [ Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Horizon RS - DIY Teak Swim Platform |
ingenious |
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| Author: | purdueosch [ Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Horizon RS - DIY Teak Swim Platform |
Wow, that looks awesome! I think teak looks great when cared for properly. My first boat had a teak swim platform and teak all throughout the cabin. I actually miss the teak. |
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| Author: | Rhojo [ Tue Sep 17, 2013 3:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Horizon RS - DIY Teak Swim Platform |
Well, I must say that it looks fantastic! Super job DW, super job!
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| Author: | JohnnyMarlin [ Tue Sep 17, 2013 3:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Horizon RS - DIY Teak Swim Platform |
Great looking boat all around...........Congrats! 
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| Author: | LouC [ Tue Sep 17, 2013 4:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Horizon RS - DIY Teak Swim Platform |
Very nice, it looks like it was built with it. That little trap door, did you add it so the drive can tilt fully up? |
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| Author: | deafwish [ Tue Sep 17, 2013 4:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Horizon RS - DIY Teak Swim Platform |
Shucks, thanks fellas!  Our old family boat had an enourmous teak platform that we left natural/ untreated. Salt water & sun gives the teak a nice light grey look, which I quite like. I'll give it a season untreated & see how it goes... |
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| Author: | 230 Mike [ Tue Sep 17, 2013 4:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Horizon RS - DIY Teak Swim Platform |
Teak can become a bit splintery if left to dry too much (woodworking is another of my too-many hobbies). I also like the untreated look, but keep a close eye for cracks & splinters. |
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| Author: | pickledboater [ Tue Sep 17, 2013 7:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Horizon RS - DIY Teak Swim Platform |
That is really sharp looking and the craftsmanship stellar! Is it heavy? I would bet as light or lighter than a fiberglass platform. To quote my granddaughter; "Too Cool for School"! |
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| Author: | Monkey Business [ Tue Sep 17, 2013 7:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Horizon RS - DIY Teak Swim Platform |
LouC- The trapdoor is so you can reach down and drop the wedge on the Malibu it came off of. |
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| Author: | deafwish [ Wed Sep 18, 2013 12:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Horizon RS - DIY Teak Swim Platform |
Monkey Business wrote: LouC- The trapdoor is so you can reach down and drop the wedge on the Malibu it came off of. ^^^ This guy's on the money!  The door does allow the leg to come up slightly higher, but not to maximum height. This won't pose a problem with towing, as it's plenty high enough. I'll monitor the splinter risks, thanks! <edit> I'd hazard a guess that it weighs in the vicinity of 40kg. |
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| Author: | Liquidenoir [ Wed Sep 18, 2013 5:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Horizon RS - DIY Teak Swim Platform |
Nice one Daz. Looks great. Did you have a platform before ? Suppose you could install a couple of small shims in the arms to holt the tilt a little sooner. |
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| Author: | deafwish [ Wed Sep 18, 2013 5:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Horizon RS - DIY Teak Swim Platform |
Liquidenoir wrote: Nice one Daz. Looks great. Did you have a platform before ? Suppose you could install a couple of small shims in the arms to holt the tilt a little sooner. This boat has never had a platform, mate. Shims in the arms? What arms? 
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