Can't decide between a "Top" or "Transom" mount swim platform! Need Help!!!

SoCalSTEVE

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Can't decide between a "Top" or "Transom" mount swim platform! Need Help!!!

Hello Everyone,

I will be getting out first boat on Tuesday (04 Glastron GX205) and the first thing I will be adding for safety and to make it easier to exit/enter the water is a fiberglass extended swim platform.

I have looked at the different styles and I like the wedge from swim platforms super store, but I can't decide on Top or Transom mount. I like the look of the top mount, but the transom mount would be a few inches closer to the water making it easier to get on the boat and relax with the feet in the water while anchored.

Anyone have any pros and cons of each?


Top Mount Example for my Boat




Transom Mount Example for my Boat
 
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UncleWillie

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Re: Can't decide between a "Top" or "Transom" mount swim platform! Need Help!!!

The lower the better.
The lower the platform, the farther in the water the ladder will reach.
Some of the athletic types will board without the ladder.

The closer to the water the easier to exit or board.
The top mount is above the current built in platform so it will be even higher than you are used to.
As long as the drive can still tilt full UP, you're good.
 
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thunder219

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Re: Can't decide between a "Top" or "Transom" mount swim platform! Need Help!!!

I have had both kinds and I liked the top mount better just because there is not a step there like on the transom mount.
 

SoCalSTEVE

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Re: Can't decide between a "Top" or "Transom" mount swim platform! Need Help!!!

Thanks for the replies. Looks like a transom will work better for our family since it will be used and closer to the water makes sense.
 

Natesms

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Transom. Lower level for sitting with your feet in the water. Original platform for your beer. Sun-pad for stretching out and not spilling said beer.
 
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