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2 1/2 hours to go!!

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Just home boys. Platform looks great. ;)

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oK, it's almost 7pm, I better post some pics. before I get booted from the site. *;D ;D ;D

The V parked at Nate's shop.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...r/DSC02610.jpg

Checking out some of his work.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...r/DSC02609.jpg

Nate doing his thing.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...r/DSC02604.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...r/DSC02605.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...r/DSC02606.jpg

Man, I wish I could do this. It's a true art.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...r/DSC02607.jpg

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so were is pics of work on your boat?

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What, ya butting in now, messing up my picture order. *;D

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...r/DSC02608.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...r/DSC02611.jpg

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Slid by with 22 min to spare!

Its a good thing cause I was really going to do it! But just for mlike 1/2 hour to mess with you ;) ;D

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The finish product for now. But....what about the other side...hmmm, well a money issue came up, that I didnt expect. I got banged really hard on the cost. So the other side has to wait a few weeks. The good news is that I have someone interested in buying the other platform that I just installed less then a year ago. That that will help with paying for the other side to get done. Then I got to cover the frame with starboard, buy and still install the pipe deck on the bow, get my dive gear out of teh shop that I still owe money on. So it looks like peanutbutter and jelly sandwiches for teh get together guys. *;D

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Saved by the bell MJ. Whew. Thats all the pics for now. ;D

The square metal is the mount for my X-Mas tree dive ladder. Down fall with the platform is we used the bottom paint line as a level line. Well my line is off, so the platform isnt level, but ya cant tell. But it still annoys me. *:-/
But with the other platform that "IS" level, once that is pulled off and the other side done up, I dont think you will be able to tell.
Ok, I'm now accepting comments from the peanut gallery. *;D ;D ;D

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So in the end she is suposed to look like this, but maybe with side rails.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...r/DSC02071.jpg

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So fellow diver Phats, what ya think. ??? ;D

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In expect you to go by the painted line on the boat, But I thought you had a pro making it??

But I am not doing much better!! I went to look at the truck today and he has had it 2 weeks, I don't think I will have it for at least another week! >:(

Should have saved the $500 and went to a real body shop!! :-/

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Well, Nate is a pro, and I knew the line was off slightly when I painted the bottom, but I forgot to mention it after he drilled the holes. But at the same time, maybe he should have picked up on it as well since he knows what he's doing and I dont ??? ???. Oh well, it's to late to fuss about it now. I'm still happy with it. His welds and design are great too. Gonna let him do the otherside as well. Hopefully in a few weeks "I'm Hoping".

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If he has the stock on hand why not see if he can tac up the other side, thwen when you go back he has it ready just install?

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What size Starboard you putting on there? 1/2 ??

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MJ, just came back from being outside. Wondering the same thing on what size to go with. Since the frame is well supported, I"m thinking I dont have to go so thick.

But also wondering if the starboard should be flush with the tubing frame or should it overhang a few inches.
Hmmmm ??? will have to sit and stair at it for a few days.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...r/DSC02614.jpg

Dive ladder bracket that I need to bolt on once I decide if the starboard will be flush or overhanging the frame or not.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...r/DSC02615.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...r/DSC02616.jpg

Damm, I really whooped some butt today posting pics.. ;D


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Page 3 of this thread has more pics. of the build. ;)

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hey hamster what would he bang me for the same thing?

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Charlie, you could do alot with yours since you have an I/O. he can go all the way around the outdrive and actually have a hatch the lifts up or down infront of the outdrive, so you can actually walk all the way around the motor/outdrive. Your price would be cheaper because you would be installing it, but I dont know how much it would cost to ship.

200 bucks per side. Not that bad when you compare the basic one's on E-Bay or West Marine that are starting off at $150.00 plus shipping.
I bought mine off of E-bay less then a year ago and paind 90 bucks I think, plus shipping. Thats for the typical size too. My custom platform is 32x26 and can even go wider if I want to with the starboard.

My basic platform I installed last season is for sale, but I have someone who is interested in it. If he decides not to buy, I'll offer it for sale here before I stick it on E-Bay.
Gotta sell the platform in order to help pay for the other custom platform for the other side. Hoping that having a custom made platform will bring up the value of the boat when the for sale sign goes on her.

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You should see the custom beer-pong table he made. ;D
I plan on buying it from him. ;D All alum. tubing.

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I know it's a matter of personal preference, but wet a piece of starboard and try to walk or move around on it. I've been on wet starboard when it can be wicked. You may want to rough it up a bit. Just my .02. Again, it's personal preference, but I wouldn't want a swim platform covered with it. I use an Armstrong ladder. They're safer for us old guys.

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Will have a non skid on the starboard. I also have a armstrong X-Mas tree ladder.

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OOPS, I left a picture out. Sorry guys. *:(


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Here is a pic. of the Armstrong dive ladder that will be mounted on the new platform. Hoping I can get an adapter, where the ladder can just swing up out of the water instead of unhooking it all the time.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...r/DSC01875.jpg

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I think 1/2 will be good?? that 3/4 looks over kill, I also would go flush to the frame.

If you have to buy the Starboard they now have a textured one that is like non skid.

How thick is the stuff on the one you have now that you going to sell??

I wish I could have something like that!! But there seems to be something in the way?? ;)

http://syncboard.com/albums/Boat-Tackle-Box/23_G.jpg

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LOL, I'll trade ya mine for yours. Less weight, so you can save on gas. right. *;D ;D ;D ;D

The thickness on the other platform is 1/2".

Hey, does this mean I cant post anymore brackets here. :-X :-/ :-/ :-/ :'(

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Mine is 125 pounds, at least thats what Stainless Marine told me.

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WOW, it looks great.
I would defently go flush, one less thing to get hung up on when getting in/out of the water, especially with all of your gear.

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hammer, it looks great, i've always wanted a boat with a back porch. i think if it were mine, i'd put slats of teak. i know that is a bad word to some, but on a platform its great and you never have to do anything to it.

p.s. have you tried to turn the motor yet?

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Phats, I can tilt the motor up in any direction and it clears the platform completely.
The guy who sold Airslot and I quoted me 3/4 starboard 32x26 at $67.00
A guy in Fl. that sells the non skid starboard quoted me $120.00. for 1/2 non-skid.
Not sure what I will go with until I count my pennies. ;D

Hey, where is REEL, he nagged and nagged about Pics. and I just posted 16 pics. and now he disapeared on me. >:(



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Get the cheaper one and then rough it up with a wire wheel.

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Parishht, whats your credit card ###

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Thas gonna be nice Hammah! 8)

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Thanks Stink. I cant wait till I get the other side done as well. Monster house Platform. ;D

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For shizzle yo. That platfoems gonna be so dope, we could all be chillaxin on it together and tro back some foeties!! 8)


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6608 4100 fucu 9999 exp 14/99

;) ;) ;) ;) ;D

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LOL Stink. ;D
Parishht, I tried and tried, still your credit card number wont work. ;D
Was outside for a few hours stairing and thinking, and try to make a template up for the starboard. No success yet on what the hell I'm doing. :-/

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Thats bad a$$ Hammer, quite cool! Ask your guy what he would charge me for a leaning post for my boat!

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You got it Franco, will be hooking back up with him hopefully in two weeks. His rates are low, since he just started his own business last year. His hourly rate is 65.00 an hour, plus 6-bucks a foot for the alum.

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Great pix, Hammer ... took ya long enuff!! :-* ... that's about the most substantial swim-platform I've seen...

I'd definately go w/non-skid Starboard...1/2" material and only 1/2" overhang would do it for me ;) 8) ...how ya gonna attach S'board to frame? ...

How did ya attach the frame to the transom?...are those THRU-BOLTS?...SPECIALLY AT TOP ??? ... if those are just screws into the transom, it could be a prob ... :-/ ...

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Reel, will use a 7/32 bit to get the hole started, then simply screw into the alum. with a 3/8. Thats how they mount the hardtops without having to through bolt everything.

On my platform, I through bolted the top and screwed the bottom. I was totally amazed and schocked when we drilled through teh transom. She was purdy and dry. ;D
Hope to get the other side installed in a few weeks. ;D