Swim Platform - Before and After

[Dreamboat]

Here are the fruits of my labor during the long winter up here. Decided to extend my swim platform, while keeping to the original design.

 

[SeaEric]

Pretty work!

 

[SEVEN]

Did you add to the old one or build a complete new one?

 

[Finalee]

That extra space is great!

 

[Dreamboat]

Did you add to the old one or build a complete new one?

I added to the old one.

 

[Dreamboat]

That extra space is great!

I added about 19" which makes a lot of difference when you're moving about.

 

[SEVEN]

New braces I imagine.

 

[SKYCHENEY]

I love it that you made it look just like original. Nice work!!

 

[Dreamboat]

New braces I imagine.

I had some U-channels made up the depth of the new platform and installed them upside down on the existing brackets. I didn't want to disturb the brackets and existing through-bolts on the transom. The original brackets are very sturdy and don't seem to be bothered by the extensions.

 

[Walter P]

Looks great, congratulations on a fine job.

Walt

 

[wpc691]

Wow, very nice work. Just curious, what are the two brackets near the edge, aft of the ladder?

 

[Dreamboat]

Wow, very nice work. Just curious, what are the two brackets near the edge, aft of the ladder?

Those brackets are for the swim ladder.

 

[bazil 21]

Hi,

I need to do the same to take my new RIB but can anyone tell me the weight capacity of the original
swim platform? I need it to hold 600lbs plus? I have a 52CMY

Thank you

Barry

 

[SEVEN]

Thanks everybody for your reply I know I’ll pick at least one or two of those locations and start the ball rolling