Swim Platform on an I/O

wakeboarderdave1 · Posted: Mar 26, 2006 8:27 pm Post subject: Swim Platform on an I/O

Anybody have some suggestions for making a swim platform on a Tahoe Q5?

Here is what the back of the boat looks like.

Thanks for the help.

QNev · Posted: Mar 29, 2006 4:18 pm Post subject:

I too have been looking at how to do this. It shouldn't be a super hard job for your boat, since the back is pretty flat. Make note that the platform needs to be above the waterline on plane or it will destroy your wake! If it's going to be sticking out there a ways, you will need to taper it. One more thing is it should be made of teak (the expensive part). Look around for AFI mounting brackets too (only brand I could really find Neutral

).

Good luck

wesgardner · Posted: Mar 30, 2006 5:33 am Post subject:

Hey All,

I recall several DIY projects for these - try searching "swim platform" or something similar...QNev, is correct - use teak or lay it up out of glass

You'll probalby need a hinged center section allowing the "leg" of the outdrive to raise....

The brackets could be alu. or stainless bolted thru the transom.

Wes

jrhurst · Outlaw Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Posts: 138

I wonder how much you could buy the brackets from mastercrap . I would like to use that type of bracket so you can easily remove the deck by pulling the pins and lifting the platform up .

Dip_Krew · Posted: Apr 01, 2006 9:17 pm Post subject:

im making a swim platform for my boat as well... i was going to use cedar and use something like a thompsons waterseal or varathane...

whats so special about teak?

QNev · Posted: Apr 01, 2006 10:52 pm Post subject:

Dip_Krew, it just has a natural oil to it. The main purpose of teak is for marine things, BUT there is marine varathane, but I'm not sure how long it can stand up to water without the wood rotting.

3205lpv · Newbie Joined: 17 Oct 2005 Posts: 34 City: Kennesaw

The advantages of teak are that it is very dense wood. So water doesn't work its way into it like another wood. You should be fine with cedar because it is also very dense.

Dip_Krew · Posted: Apr 02, 2006 4:43 pm Post subject:

yeah cedar, they use cedar logs for makin perminant docks!

CDawg · Outlaw Joined: 29 Jul 2005 Posts: 130 City: Bellevue

These guys will get you taken care of. I don't think Teak would look right on a Tahoe:
http://www.swimplatforms.com/

410fortune · Soul Rider Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 314 City: Morrison

the quote from them for my 01 Bayliner 195 was over $1600 I think I can make it myself for 1/3 that

CDawg · Outlaw Joined: 29 Jul 2005 Posts: 130 City: Bellevue

410fortune · Soul Rider Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 314 City: Morrison

Sorry I went back and looked at the email from them, Its $1361 for the platform, crate, shipping materials and shipping to my door.
It looks nice for sure, but not for $1400......

No0ne · Criminal Joined: 02 May 2003 Posts: 65

http://forums.wakeboarder.com/viewtopic.php?t=26350&highlight=

I just got back from the river(Parker), I will try and post some pics of the swimstep.
Look at the link above for now.