Custom swim deck

[Trackertrucker]

Just tossing the idea around of making a custom swim platform for my 1987 Rinker V180. Didn't know if anyone has ever done this, has the one step off to the one side, I'm always worried about the kids slipping off of it and cracking their head on the outdrive. Just looking for inspiration I guess. Thanks in advance

 

[rallyart]

Current boats tend to have a high deck that goes over the drive and then people or boat companies add and extended, lower deck off the back of that so that you are closer to the water. Go to the boat shows and you will see this setup. If your Rinker is an '87 it should have a fairly straight transom so I think it is doable.

 

[southkogs]

This is the only topic I can find on it right now: http://forums.iboats.com/forum/boat...rogue-extended-swim-platform-rebuild?t=548797

But I was thinking there was another build someone did. On my last boat the previous owner had bought one from a salvage yard and installed it. It worked well enough on that boat that I'd say if you can find a used one, consider that too.

 

[Trackertrucker]

The more I look at the back of my boat, the transom is pretty straight forward, however if I were to mount a full width platform I'm thinking the center of it would have to hinge up to let the outdrive tilt if it's mounted at the height of the current one. I think it's completely doable too that's why I keep looking at it and thinking.

 

[Scott Danforth]

put a center raised area over the outdrive or simply a cutout vs attempting to get fancy with a hinged area



here is another home made swim platform thread (where I borrowed the pic from)

http://forums.iboats.com/forum/boat...nd-hull-repair/265781-home-made-swim-platform

and a few more

http://forums.iboats.com/forum/gene.../295936-making-swim-platform-96-lund-tyee-i-o

http://forums.iboats.com/forum/boat...nd-hull-repair/645673-swim-platform-materials

 

[Bayou Dave]

This is what my old 1987 Rinker V190 had from the factory. The outdrive was fully functional.

 

[megamark]

Thought I would through my past project in the mix. http://forums.iboats.com/forum/gene...eak-swim-platform-for-the-bayliner-1950-capri

 

[Davetowz]

I am scrapping a Rinker v-190. It has a platform like the pic DRS showed. I am in Ohio. I will get a pic later today and send to you.

 

[Trackertrucker]

Yeah I'd like to see it. Thanks

 

[Trackertrucker]

Well after looking through some ideas I think I have a plan, probably putting this off till fall now though since it's almost lake time. Spent the weekend restoring all of the teak on the ole girl. Looks pretty nice. Thanks for all the suggestions