Custom Fiberglass Extended Swim Platform

tpenfield

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Finished :) :) :)

I got the remaining things done on the platform today. . . .

Finished the hatch hinges
Sealed up the access holes
Fabricated and installed the rubrail w/ stainless steel insert

Here is the underside with the deck plates installed and sealed w/ 4200
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I am just wondering if I should run a strip of rubrail in between the struts of each ladder, making the rubrail a bit more contiguous, even though it will have gaps where the ladders go??? :noidea:

Essentially it would be about a 9" strip of rubrail and insert at each ladder in line with the rest of the rubrail.

Thoughts?
 

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tpenfield

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FWIW - If I did go with the extra pieces of rubrail where the ladders are located, it would look something like this . . .
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I'm not sure if it makes it look to busy or not :noidea:
 

Scott Danforth

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You can add that if you want.... Or not... What ever hits the swim platform wont hit the rub rail
 

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Ted, as always your work Is TOP NOTCH!! I personally like the added RubRail but you should go with your gut! I'm waiting anxiously for your "SPLASH" so I can click the Award Button!!!
 

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FWIW - If I did go with the extra pieces of rubrail where the ladders are located, it would look something like this . . .
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I'm not sure if it makes it look to busy or not :noidea:

i think it makes it look finished!
 

JASinIL2006

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Wow! All you need is a couple of bikini-clad coeds enjoying an adult beverage on your new platform, and it will be christened!
 

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Wow! All you need is a couple of bikini-clad coeds enjoying an adult beverage on your new platform, and it will be christened!

we would all appreciate a video of the missus chasing you after noticing said coeds! i mean come on its always fun watching a guy get beat on by his wife:) coeds can hold the camera:)
 

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Wow Ted!!! That is one hell of a big project! Came out looking great! Congrats!!!!
 

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Thanks everyone for your words of praise and input on my rubrail question. The boat is scheduled for launch on Friday (June 28th) at 10 AM. So, I'll have a little bit of time to add the 2 rubrail pieces and make a couple of other fixes.

We have a fairly large crew planned for the weekend and on through the holiday. So, hopefully with some good weather, we will put the new platform to use.
 

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Remember Ted, we need the official Ted with a cocktail while sitting on the swim platform splash pic.
 

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Is the ladder concealed in the stowed position ? Might be good to have if it gets bumped with the ladder stowed ..
Looks great either way !
 

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Is the ladder concealed in the stowed position ? Might be good to have if it gets bumped with the ladder stowed ..
Looks great either way !

The ladder is not fully concealed - the hinge area protrudes about 1/2”. So, yes a bit of rubrail in that area would help protect the ladders from any bumps into docks or pilings.
 
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