silent thunder platform ?'s
 

First of my formula is a 1989 206 w/thru hull exhaust the platform is starting to look faded and its starting to leak around the gasket. so...this winter I am planning on pulling it off and doing 1 of 2 things..
1) fixing the gasket and cleaning it all up then putting it back on
2) taking it off, cleaning up the transom , putting some nice tips on it and putting on one of those extreme marine powdercoated platforms. Has anyone done this? Do you have any pictures? Will I have any problems? and the last thing is how much does the silent thunder platform weight? also one from extreme marine? thanks alot for your help, Harry

Re: silent thunder platform ?'s
 

If it makes any difference to you , after you remove your Silent Thunder your boat will look 2 feet smaller :( .Right now , with the platform , it looks like most 22'6" boats :cool:

Re: silent thunder platform ?'s
 

I thought about that also...its one of the things that will probably persue my decision once I have the platform off.

Re: silent thunder platform ?'s
 

There are several threads on OSO about the very subject you're asking.
Do a search.

Platform weighs about 200 lbs.
I believe there are six bolts holding it to the transom.
Some people have had trouble breaking it lose once the bolts/nuts are off.
Some recommend having three very strong friends or a fork lift to catch it when the bolts are undone.

Contact OSO member Magicfloat, he is a Formula dealer and can order the new transom gasket and seals. Last I heard the price was around 25.00.