Hello,
Took delivery of the new boat, 1979 58' Y?F! seller delivered from home port to me, in route he damaged the swim platform. I would like to get away from the teak. Anyone know of something available please let me know. Thank you!
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Hello,
Took delivery of the new boat, 1979 58' Y?F! seller delivered from home port to me, in route he damaged the swim platform. I would like to get away from the teak. Anyone know of something available please let me know. Thank you!
Congrats on the new boat, best of luck.
About the damaged swim platform.... how damaged is it? I don't mind teak. When you replace it I would be interested in buying it as well as the brackets, if usable. Please PM me.
thanks,
R
will send you a messageQuote:
Originally Posted by ralexa6808
Try Beachcomber Fiberglass in Stuart FL
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome board. I have a 1979 with a teak swim step. If I were to switch out I would make sure I got a much Deeper swim platform. Before warned that when you switch out your swim step that you will want to redesign your boarding ladder. Hopefully you got a good deal on the boat, you’re going to spend a bunch on the swim step. Add a bunch of new photos to your profile. If you need any help or have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out.
I have an original Hatt platform. My beam is 17-6.
$4495.00 from Swim PlatformsInc. In Phoenix Ariz. does not include the Staple Rails. John
John, did that include the new brackets?
There is a guy up here that is replacing the OEM platform on his 1985 53ED. It will be available shortly including the brackets. It's not mine but the boat is in the same storage building. He's working on it now.
Broadus Rose with Lookout Boat Windows makes a really nice swim platform. Give him him a call 252 723 2222.
Available, no brackets.
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Rusty, that included brackets and a pull out fold down swim ladder
Thank you! We got a fair deal- but got a great boat! I like the Beachcomber line, but with brackets and everything is $5,000 before shipping...... I really appreciate all the help and value any and all suggestions.
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Originally Posted by SEVEN
Does anyone know if this would fit a 58?
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Originally Posted by racclarkson@gmail.com
+/- an inch or so, the platform is 14' wide X 28" deep. Pulling a string from the ends, I measure about 16" of curvature.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yachtsmyth
Thank you!Quote:
Originally Posted by racclarkson@gmail.com
I saw Broadus today and asked him if he had a swim platform. He said he had one in stock. I don't know how much his cost.
I will call him tomorrow. Thank youQuote:
Originally Posted by buzzk
Response to OP. One option is the teak can be epoxy sealed and finished and made to look like glass. Expect to re condition after 10 years but not at all a big job. If building new make sure there are enough relief vents built in or it will beat like a drum in waves. Made this mistake on a 46 Bertram and had to have new relief vents cut in between originals. This meant haul out and yard time due to my mistake. Got lucky because it looked good after that.
Interesting you should bring up the vents. My platform had plenty (see photo above) and it was ripped off from stern to 3-4' tied to dock.Quote:
Originally Posted by madhatter1
There is a fellow around here who makes custom platforms w/o vents. He also encapsulates the brackets so there is no exposed metal and, therefore, no electrolysis. I've seen the work, and it's good. Owners swear by them. Boatyard owner has one on his boat and swears by it.
My swim platform is the original teak that was glassed over by the previous owner in mexico. It looks like a fiberglass unit and I didn't know until they told me. To avoid fit issues and a haul out I would consider this approach.
Regarding the platform you mentioned with encapsulated brackets, if it's done with an angle (making the swim platform wedge shaped) it would eliminate the slap of the platform in the seas. Properly done it could add buoyancy and even storage. That's a much bigger job than a simple swim step though.