Bolt on swim platform
 

Anybody have any suggestions on a company that makes after market swim platforms? thanks for the help

try this hope it helps
http://www.westcoastoffshoreunlimite...-platform.html

I checked them out, is it always $2,500.00 + - for welded aluminum and some powder coating? A buddy of mine makes aluminum items and powdercoats them. He says based on the raw material needed and the powdercoating + labor, he estimates a max cost of $650 to $750. Seems like a lot of profit even if he is way off:(......

yeah - that site is out of control. I called for a quote on mine last year ans they wantes 3700. - I told them to beat it.

I do not recall if it was in the LOTO/Midwest boating forum here or on Midwestboatparty.com, a member had one made just in the last few months by a local shop at LOTO for just over $1000.00 Take a look, it seems a lot more feasible than $3k.

I bought mine from these guys.

http://www.skyjac.com/swim_platforms..._photos_2.html

check with Eddie marine,
got a powdercoated alum with boat manufacturer engraved into the platform for $1800

these guys do good work
http://www.topsntowers.com/

I talked to Westcoast the other day. Their price for my 7' wide boat was $2350 + $295 for a ladder + $200 shipping. Their part looks nice, but I don't know that I want to spend that much. I think I may take some measurements off the back of my boat, and draw one up in cad and see if I can't get someone local to make it. Who knows, that would probably be more expensive in the end!

Dave, you don't still have your measurements from when you bought yours do you?

As a matter of fact I do....:cool-smiley-027:

These are the specs I mailed to Extreme and it fit like a glove. Yours should be the same except for your tabs. I don't know if the are the same brand and location.



Exhaust Pipe Diam: 4 Inch
Exhaust Flange Diam: 1 Inch
Type of Drive: Mercruiser Bravo 1
Transom Angle: ??
External Steering: Mayfair Single Ram
Lifting Eyes: 2, See Picture

A: Width of Transom at Top, 73.25 inches
B: Center to center, 27.5 inches
F: Rub rail to keel, 17.5 inches
H: Bottom of rub rail to center, 2.5 inches
I: Bottom of rub rail to gimbal, 5.5 inches
J: width of transom at bottom 69 inches

U: 15 inches
V: 20.25 inches
W: 26.75 inches

X: 10 inches
Y: 12 inches
Z: 15 inches

Color Choice: RAL 3001

Thanks Dave!

Thanks for the suggestions I will check them out.

I remember that thread over on MWBP too, looked really nice and affordable...I just paid twice what you were quoted for a sweet billet piece, but it was a specific custom one and knew it would cost more....damn where's Wiggler when ya need him, he probably has a cheap CNC machine just lying around and could make them for $500.00...:cool-smiley-027:

Jim Kruse Powdercoating at LOTO made mine last Fall. It was $1600 installed. He will most likely need the boat to make it unless you can use one of teh standard versions he has a jig for.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...d.php?t=181516

this one was 2500. as an option from Nortech, I had it painted to match and non skid applied as well...best and safest thing Ive ever done on a boat. It covers the drives completely and makes it easier boarding, one step up to the fiberglass step and then one more to sunpad..Good Luck Jeff

Do you have more pics of yours to post Griff? The pic on the other thread doesn't show it very well.

Thanks!