Swim PLatform w/ Trim tabs?

[Airslot]

Who's got a swim platform & trim tabs. I just ordered one, and it will be here tommorow. I figure that I will have to cut a recess into the platform for clearance. I looked through the gallery hoping to find a pic of somebody's boat with a platform & tabs, but no luck.

Worst case scenario...I'll be the guinea pig. Probably attempt the install tomorrow after work. Shouldn't be more than a 6 beer job the way I see it.

The obligatory pictures shall be taken. :beer:

[csvencer]

What platform did you order? I need to add one and haven't decided which to get.

-Svence

[tsubaki]

Ya'll post some pictures, website or something. Been thinking about that for a while!!
The one hammer made was great, thought that was the only thing possible.
http://www.wellcraftv20.com/community/showthread.php?t=4942&highlight=platform&page=12
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC02663.jpg

[garagenc]

I have a solid swim platform on the stbd side of my V. The hyd cyl for the trim tab cuts the left edge of the platform off (looking from rear to front) and the platfrom fits around the hyd cyl.

[reelapeelin]

Slot...me and you in same boat...well sorta...I got the platform...want the tabs...maybe one day...love these hulls, but think tabs gonna be BIG improvement...

[Pipe_Dream]

Slot...me and you in same boat...well sorta...I got the platform...want the tabs...maybe one day...love these hulls, but think tabs gonna be BIG improvement...
Me Three! But they just aren't a priority right now.

[C YENSEN]

Hammer's platform was for diving. his is a little overkill for the rest of us....

here is a pic of mine if this helps.....

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a282/cyensen54/boat/DCP_2993.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a282/cyensen54/boat/DCP_2994.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a282/cyensen54/boat/DCP_3001.jpg

i would guess this style would fit OVER top of your tabs:head:

[Pipe_Dream]

Here's mine. It wouldn't seem to interfere at all with trim tabs. I got a 3-step telescoping ladder. It was too difficult with only one step.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j228/4MyDogs/Wellcraft/P6131131.jpg

[Airslot]

I have the exact same platform as Pipe Dream. Looks like we will be out on the boat tonight, softball double header tomorrow, installation (swim platform) Thursday, Seacrets Friday, and Boating all weekend. Guess I can sleep when I'm dead...:beer:

[C YENSEN]

sounds like your living it up.......just keep havin fun brotha.....:beer:

[Airslot]

Allow me to say...yes I am....:beer::sun::beer:

[Airslot]

Well, I got the platform. IT is just like PD's. After eyeballing things lat night, it appears that I can mount the platform over the tab's cylinder with no problem. It will place the platform about 4" above the waterline, but with a 3 step ladder that shouldn;t be an issue.

Now I just have to determine if I place the handle to the inside, outside, or use both. Any words of advise there? I am think to just set mine up just like PD has his? Then again...I may put the handle on the inside, leaving the outside open and the transom eye unobstructed?

Any thoughts?

[tsubaki]

My only concern would be inhibiting the lifting eye. Looks like Pipe and CY have accounted for that.

[C YENSEN]

mine came with the platform. the only problem with mine is the inside handle. if you are towing a skier or tube the inside handle is in the way of the rope (if you are using both transom hooks in a triangle style tow)

just a thought, hope this helps

but it is a lot less strain on the transom with 2 handles

[Pipe_Dream]

Here another angle. The handle doesn't much interfere with a tow rope or obstruct the lifting eye.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j228/4MyDogs/Wellcraft/P6131134.jpg

[reelapeelin]

My only concern would be inhibiting the lifting eye. Looks like Pipe and CY have accounted for that.

Pipe accounted for EVERYTHING...most perfect "V" I ever did see...

[Pipe_Dream]

Pipe accounted for EVERYTHING...most perfect "V" I ever did see...
You're too kind. And you've never seen her in person. Everything looks mo better in pictures. ;-) But yeah, I like her just fine.

[C YENSEN]

well where are the pics of the finished product?:head:

[Airslot]

Ah yes, the obligatory pics. They are on the camera, which is not with me at this time. The install was a piece of cake. I was able to mount the platform so that it cleared the actuator for the tab by 1/2" and all works well. The platform was well tested over the weekend with hours of tubing, waterskiing, and clamming. It was even used during fishing. Fishing was off, but the clamming was outstanding so the seafood dinner was still on the table. Come on fall rockfish bite...

:thre:

[C YENSEN]

i fished the other day and did not even have a bite. right in the the east channel by the bridge at high tide and not one bite?????

glad you got her done.

[Blue_Runner]

Good job but don't forget the pix....or we'll revoke your DAWG status.

Oh and by the way - I'm getting out of here in a few....heading to the beach to do some more mack smackin!!

I'll report on Tuesday. Peace out my brothers!!

Blue

[msbhammer]

Tried posting Pics. myself last night and forgot how. I'm a newbee to this new site I guess. LOl !!!

[tsubaki]

MJ, give him 8000 demerits.