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 Post subject: New Swim Platform is on
PostPosted: Fri May 03, 2013 7:10 pm 
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Got it done today, took about 3 and a 1/2 hours, not a bad install. Hardest part was squirming around in the engine compartment to reach the bolts to hold while my buddy tightened from the outside... My back is in a little pain.

A very quality build, Rock solid with 3 large men jumping on it, so I am happy.
Great instructions, and I would deffinitly recomend Swimplatforms.com to anyone. and I would do it dor my next boat if it didnt already have one on it

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I used my transmission jack to position it and hold it in place
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Glad its done, so that now we can splash it tomorrow

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PostPosted: Fri May 03, 2013 7:19 pm 
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That boat looks cherry for a 1996, good job keeping it beautiful!

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PostPosted: Fri May 03, 2013 7:30 pm 
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It looks great, seems it's below the lip on the rear instead of flush. Was that your choice or just the only way it mounts. Wondering if I will stub my toe everytime I step in?

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PostPosted: Fri May 03, 2013 7:51 pm 
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Thanks Ric, it is cherry. And as long as I own it , it always will.

Chris, dont know what you mean, are you talking about being mounted below the factory rub rail, because it has to. It extends into the underside of the area where the drive is. Tomorrow I will take pictures of the underside mounting area.

I wanted it lower to the water anyway

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PostPosted: Sat May 04, 2013 6:47 am 
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here is the underside where it mounts:
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PostPosted: Sat May 04, 2013 11:59 am 
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Looks good. I want one

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PostPosted: Sun May 05, 2013 1:04 am 
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Awesome work!
What silicone did you use to seal where the bolts go through the transom?
This is high on my prioroty list to have fitted! 8)

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3m 5200 is the standard for goop

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PostPosted: Sun May 05, 2013 9:01 am 
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ric wrote:
3m 5200 is the standard for goop


Yup I used 5200 fast cure

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PostPosted: Sun May 05, 2013 10:50 am 
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Nice job! I have the EXACT same boat and want that platform too.......I got a quote form Swimplatforms 2 years ago for around 1300.00+-- does that sound right? Couple questions for you......did you need to remove your fresh water tank to have access inside for bolting? What about your water heater- did you remove as well?.....So I see that the Hull ID # is still visible-that's great! What size gap between the hull and platform is there at the I.D. #? looks like maybe 1/2"?
So you have 3 through-bolts on top, what about below the water line? Lag bolts? Where you nervous drilling? I guess if you just squirt a whole bunch of 5200 in the holes, your fine. How did you cover up the old holes from the factory swimm ladder once you removed it from boat? I heard that you can just put the bolts back in with some sealant--is that what you did? Thanks!

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PostPosted: Sun May 05, 2013 3:57 pm 
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boater50 wrote:
Nice job! I have the EXACT same boat and want that platform too.......I got a quote form Swimplatforms 2 years ago for around 1300.00+-- does that sound right? Couple questions for you......did you need to remove your fresh water tank to have access inside for bolting? What about your water heater- did you remove as well?.....So I see that the Hull ID # is still visible-that's great! What size gap between the hull and platform is there at the I.D. #? looks like maybe 1/2"?
So you have 3 through-bolts on top, what about below the water line? Lag bolts? Where you nervous drilling? I guess if you just squirt a whole bunch of 5200 in the holes, your fine. How did you cover up the old holes from the factory swimm ladder once you removed it from boat? I heard that you can just put the bolts back in with some sealant--is that what you did? Thanks!

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Steve, there is about 1/4 inch or less gap on either side but its under the factory rub rail and looking from the top down you cant see it. I could have shaved a little off the sides to bring it in better but I am very happy with the results anyway.

You can still read the Hull # perfectly from underneath.
No I didnt move the water storage tank or the hot water heater to get to the 12 bolts that came through.( 6 for the tab that is underneath and the 6 for the 2 brackets.
the water stroage tank side was easy compared to the water heater side, but I managed ok. I used long needle nose vice grips to place the washers over the bolts and hold the nuts on while my buddy brought in the bolts.
then when I did my final tighten I used a long assed box end wrench to hold nut tight.

the 4 lag bolts are below the waterline for the 2 support poles, I used plenty of 5200 and drilled with the perfectly sized bit so that I got a great bite without cracking the transom.

wasnt nervous at all drilling, just took me a while to get my placement correct before I drilled
After I removed the factory(eye soar) ladder and cleaned off the grime, I countersunk/drilled the holes and used 5200 and the original bolts so the are just below the deck and covered with some more 5200. it looks 1000% better than the ladder being there.

As far as price, the platform was $1345, shipping and crating made the total to the door $1718.00 worth every penny... after seeing it and using it today on the water, I would have paid way more

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PostPosted: Mon May 06, 2013 8:39 am 
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Now you need another profile pic for your signature....since your profile has changed. Congrats and good job

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PostPosted: Mon May 06, 2013 7:01 pm 
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Thanks for the great tips, Neutron! Maybe next year I'll have one.......had to bottom paint for the first time this year, and it was $$.00!

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PostPosted: Mon May 06, 2013 7:11 pm 
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Looking good Captain!

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PostPosted: Mon May 06, 2013 9:41 pm 
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That's a nice increase in valuable real estate and clean looking install! I also can't believe how gorgeous that boat is. It's clearly been taken care of and I'm curious if it's usually stored under cover or in a garage when not in use?

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