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Swim platform installation ?
I will be installing a full-transom, teak swim platform on my 23'Tsunami w/ an I/O ( possible fishing obstacle, but it will allow the wife to get on and off when we 'beach it' ). It's roughly 21"-22" wide by 6.5'- 7' long. I will be using (4) AFI S.S. brackets - these are solid, triangle shaped. How high above the water line should I mount this ? Is there a try-true method I should know about before I start drilling holes in my beautiful, new transom ? I was thinking of oversize drilling the holes and then re-filling w/ epoxy and re-drilling to avoid any water intrusion. Any input ? Thx, Alan |
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Depends on how much You've done to Her. I'd probably to be safe. Launch Her go to the stern grease mark it & Go from there. I added a lot of weight to mine on the rebuild.If I left it where it originally was It woulda slapped the water & Skeered the YellerTails away !??? Hate drill'n dem' Holes in the Transom too!
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Make sure you mount it high enough to allow you to tilt the outdrive all the way up.
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Alan
A lot holes and maintence with a teak platform [img]/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] Whats wrong with a Armstrong Ladder. Easier to board than a platform. Easier to install. Stainless Steel has no maintence [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] Armstrong Ladder |
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I use this methiod for composite or plywood core. http://bertram31.com/proj/tips/sleeving.htm |
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Thx for the responses. I was not thinking of using a pc of PVC though. I was just going to drill oversize thru-bolt holes ( excluding the gelcoat skin - I'd leave that the correct bolt diameter ) - then fill with epoxy/cabosil mix, tape both ends - let cure. Then drill through the cured epoxy w/ one of those centering jigs/tool for the drill - to assure a straight hole. Then mount all and use BoatLife to water proof it up. What do you guys think ? alan |
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