Swim deck damaged from storm.

[lz33w7]

Hi guys,

Apologies, this is my first boat and I’m new to boating…only had her a couple of months and I’m in the process of fixing her up. Had a bad storm roll through in Texas with gust up to 80 mph….I just filed a claim as my swim deck is damaged. Waiting on the estimate but is there a chance the damage goes deeper than just the swim
Deck?

[Jay Fusaro]

Welcome! It’s a terrific group with tons of knowledge that they are willing to share. Hard to tell if the damage could be more extensive. If it were me, I would be sure that the insurance adjuster has extensive marine experience and depending where the damages does the boat need to be pulled in order to thoroughly look underneath. Let’s see what others have to say.

[bud37]

It will all depend on what shape the swim deck is in....it may already be rotten inside for example, make sure your person looks at the transom inside, it looks like from the pics it is a bolt on and there will be the immediate area of the fasteners to check and supports to check......

[Viper]

Ya I'd be asking for it to be hauled out, the mounts checked, and the areas where the mounts attach to the transom. As mentioned, it wouldn't surprise me if the platform core is toast which may have a bearing on how the insurance company will compensate you. It may be a good time to consider removal and a complete re-core if required, or consider a new replacement extended platform if that's to your liking. Swimplatforms.com might have the unit for your model.