Swim Platform Boarding Platform Ideas?
- Sadey
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Swim Platform Boarding Platform Ideas?
Looking to make a boarding platform from the dock to my swim platform on my 356. Dock and platform almost even. I see aluminum ones for $1500 but figure I could make one for less. Doesn’t need to be aluminum.
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Dave & Trina
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Re: Swim Platform Boarding Platform Ideas?
I have a 356 as well and keep the swim platform about 6-10 inches from the dock. No need for anything else.
- Sadey
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Re: Swim Platform Boarding Platform Ideas?
Our dock has a 45 degree angle at the stern of the boat which prevents getting that close at the furthest aft stern. I would like to board at the stern straight from the dock not port or starboard side stern.
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Dave & Trina
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Re: Swim Platform Boarding Platform Ideas?
Check out some pics of boats from Europe....seems they are stern in a lot and have all sorts of gang planks etc for boarding.....maybe you could get an idea from that if that is what you are looking for...... 

FWIW.....The above is just my opinion.
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Re: Swim Platform Boarding Platform Ideas?
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Past Commodore, Peninsula Yacht Club
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Carver 3227 - "Splashy Lady"
Aquasport 222CCP - "Gone Fission"
- Sadey
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Re: Swim Platform Boarding Platform Ideas?
That might just be the ticket thank you!
Thank you for the help!
Dave & Trina
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