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mojack posted 05-03-2009 09:15 PM ET (US)   Profile for mojack   Send Email to mojack  
I recently took delivery of a sweet Outrage 22, but it needs some things. One of the first things I need to tackle is a swim platform to get back into the boat. I've searched for related threads on this topic but have essentially come up with a blank.

If there is a thread that I missed on here that details the proper method, please let me know. Otherwise, what is the proper method of installing a swim platform on the transom of my boat?

Thanks!

Derek

RobertRibley posted 05-03-2009 10:37 PM ET (US)     Profile for RobertRibley  Send Email to RobertRibley     
I just posted pictures of a swim and ski platform that I built for our Outrage 18. Take a look.

Robert

jimh posted 05-04-2009 12:03 AM ET (US)     Profile for jimh  Send Email to jimh     
While they are not great views, you can see a couple of shots of a swim platform mounted on the transom of a Boston Whaler OUTRAGE 22 in the Reference Section article on trim tabs. See:

http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/trimTabs.html

ronniet posted 05-04-2009 08:49 PM ET (US)     Profile for ronniet  Send Email to ronniet     
IDK but I just removed mine,I don't want it any more and you may purchase it from me for shipping and 25$.It is mainly constructed of stainless w/ a teak deck that needs to be repaired or replaced

Ron

mojack posted 05-04-2009 08:55 PM ET (US)     Profile for mojack  Send Email to mojack     
Robert, I looked for the picks but couldn't find any. Could you post a link? I'm really looking for an overview shot.

Jim, thanks for the post. I'd really like to see an overview shot to see how the different planes are dealth with as well as the hardware used, available areas in the transom to accept a lag screw/bolt.

Ronniet,
I'm interested but would very much like to see some pics first. Do you still have the hardware that attached the platform to the transom?

Thanks!
Derek

ronniet posted 05-04-2009 09:25 PM ET (US)     Profile for ronniet  Send Email to ronniet     
Hi mo
I've no pics but if you don't want it or its not what your looking for you may return it!As a matter of fact I trust that MOST fishermen are honest and you can pay me if its what you want when You receive it.

All the stainless is in fine shape, as for the hardware its just some 2 1/2"-3" standard nut's and bolts.I will send them as well,but I would buy new,Including some rubber gaskets/washers.

I will try to post some photo's[camera is on the fritz}.It may be a day or two though.

Ron

jechura posted 05-06-2009 07:16 AM ET (US)     Profile for jechura  Send Email to jechura     
Derek I don't know if this will help or not. First of all if you have trim tabs, I would hope that they would be Lenco's edge mounts. Lenco offers the shortest actuator to accomplish a reasonable positioning of the platform without radical surgery of it or an unorthodox positioning of the tabs or the platform. Think ahead before you drill.

Think about your transom D ring and how you attach your hold down strap.

My platform is thru bolted on the inner side and lag bolted on the other. Bottom support rail is lag bolted and top grab rail thru bolted with all tread stainless rod. There is a embedded wood backer on the inside.

This link should tell the rest. Jerry
http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/jerrym4/Spouter1/

mojack posted 05-06-2009 05:33 PM ET (US)     Profile for mojack  Send Email to mojack     
Very nice! If I could just see a picture from a birdseye view to show how you dealt with the (for lack of proper terminology) "notched" transom, that would be great! I couldn't tell if you scribed the wood to conform to the transom or if you shimmed with a piece of teak.

Ronniet,
I sent you an email a couple of days ago about your platform, I'm interested.

Thanks!
Derek

Buckda posted 05-06-2009 05:42 PM ET (US)     Profile for Buckda  Send Email to Buckda     
On my 18' Outrage, the platform was shimmed with a thin piece of teak to conform to the transom shape.
jechura posted 05-06-2009 08:02 PM ET (US)     Profile for jechura  Send Email to jechura     
Derek Shimmed. If you look closely at the pics you will see the varnished shim block. You should also
see in another pic the top of the actuator bracket peeking out.
mojack posted 05-06-2009 09:32 PM ET (US)     Profile for mojack  Send Email to mojack     
I see it now. I had been looking for a piece of teak directly between the wooden swim platform and the transom instead of between the bracket and the transom. Great idea.
Thanks!
D

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