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    Replaced swim platform on Capri 1950-gctid394592

    I purchased the teak platform on Craigslist at the end of last summer, some illnesses prevented me from working on it till recently.

    I had two L shaped brackets and two alum struts from the previous owner, so I had to purchase two triangular shaped brackets online- found a dealer who was half price of everyone else for SS brackets too. Boater Bits-http://www.boaterbits.ca/about-boaterbits

    Dave was a good person very helpful too.

    The tricky part was fitting the platform to the transom which has a V shape to it. Some trial and error with a cardboard cut out, resulted in the idea that I didn't want to make any cuts to the platform itself. I lined it up and measured several times. Even so, I had some problems setting up the brackets exactly where I wanted them to be. But it turned out fine in the end. And I only made one "extra" hole in the transom which is easily fixed.

    I think it looks pretty nice, and will install the new 3 step SS ladder that goes over the top later today. Ready to put her back in the lake!

    Joe

    Attached files [img]/media/kunena/attachments/vb/698237=29078-deckonCapri.jpg[/img]
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    #2
    Looks sharp!
    Geoff & Jen
    Shocking Lesson
    1986 3870
    Hino 175's

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      #3
      Tried the swimplatform for the first time yesterday afternoon. Wow what a difference, added space to hang out, made boarding the boat very easy compared to the stock Bayliner platform. I should have done this years ago! A view of sunset at our lake.

      Attached files [img]/media/kunena/attachments/vb/699606=29246-sunset.jpg[/img]

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        #4
        Good job. Any larger pics of platform.

        When I bought my boat this year an extended swim platform was a must and I love it too.

        New dimension.

        Kids up from, mom and dad with some "pops" at the back.

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          #5
          Looks Great....enjoy it.....

          I just added one after 2 years of talking about it and my wife being somewhat against it and what you said

          SeaDog wrote:
          Wow what a difference, added space to hang out, made boarding the boat very easy compared to the stock Bayliner platform. I should have done this years ago!
          is exactly what she said and her reaction the first time she used it las week. I was itching to give her an "I told you so" but common sense prevailed and I was able to bite my tongue.

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            #6
            It does make a difference Freeport! I used to live on LI so I know Freeport, and still visit relatives regularly on the Island.

            Will take a better picture later today. I ended up using two L brackets alum. type and two alum. struts towards the center of platform plus two triangle brackets SS on the outer edges. Works ok and wasn't too bad to install once I figured out what I wanted to do exactly. Just wish the platform itself was a little wider.

            Joe

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              #7
              Here's a better picture. Sorry it took so long to reply! Summer is busy.

              Joe

              Attached files [img]/media/kunena/attachments/vb/702954=29611-photo.jpg[/img]

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                #8
                Nice looking swim platform, nice work! I have pretty much the same Bayliner, 1986 Capri 1950, except I have the AQ225E w/275. Starting some motor mount and transom work now, pulled the engine to replace connecting shaft bearings and found some soft rot spots.....it nevers ends!!!

                Again, nice platform..

                Bob

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