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Old 03-31-2008 | 01:41 PM
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Anybody have any suggestions on a company that makes after market swim platforms? thanks for the help
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Old 03-31-2008 | 02:53 PM
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try this hope it helps
http://www.westcoastoffshoreunlimite...-platform.html
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Old 03-31-2008 | 04:11 PM
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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......
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Old 03-31-2008 | 04:36 PM
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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.
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Old 03-31-2008 | 04:43 PM
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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.
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Old 03-31-2008 | 05:07 PM
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I bought mine from these guys.

http://www.skyjac.com/swim_platforms..._photos_2.html
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Old 03-31-2008 | 05:08 PM
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check with Eddie marine,
got a powdercoated alum with boat manufacturer engraved into the platform for $1800
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Old 03-31-2008 | 05:20 PM
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these guys do good work
http://www.topsntowers.com/
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Old 03-31-2008 | 05:32 PM
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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!
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Old 03-31-2008 | 05:33 PM
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Dave, you don't still have your measurements from when you bought yours do you?
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