Extended swim platform

Audrey II

Audrey II

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I would like to consider adding a swim platform to my 44' Trojan can anyone suggest where to purchase or who not to purchase from and a guess as to cost. I don't know if I can swing it this year but I would like to plan for it in the future, if it is within reason. I'm thinking that it would be 2 1/2 to 3' long and about 15' wide I know the other Trojans in the area have them but I believe they bought the boats with them. I have tried to get info from a couple of sites I found on line but I get the feeling that they are used to dealing with smaller boats and I'm not sure that these are companies I want to deal with. It has been very hard getting any answers from them to make a purchase I can only imagine the difficultly dealing with them after I've made a purchase and have a problem.
 
swimplatforms(dot)com

swim-platforms(dot)com

Yes tow different companies.

I have seen the work first hand from "swimplatforms(dot)com" but not from the "-" company.

swimplatforms(dot)com does top notch work.
 
Why not just take the one off Bob's boat when he's not looking?
 
Before or after my fiberglass is repaired? If before then he can have it repaired then I take it back..

Wait how bout yours.. Your not using now.
 
I have already sent a request for quote to both the above mentioned companies, I'm waiting to hear back.
Bob & Mike I was thinking about swapping both of your just to watch you guys try to figure out what happen.
 
You could always consider building one yourself. Be warned it is not an easy job. It will take much resin, a foam core, lots of cloth, hours & hours of sanding & grinding, much filler, more sanding, primer painting, twice, sanding, finish coats, sanding, final coat.

It looks simple all done but simple a platform is not.
 
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You could always consider building one yourself. Be warned it is not an easy job. It will take much resin, a foam core, lots of cloth, hours & hours of sanding & grinding, much filler, more sanding, primer painting, twice, sanding, finish coats, sanding, final coat.

It looks simple all done but simple a platform is not.

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just reading about how much work it is, is too much work for me. In all my spare I would by lucky to find the time just to install it. Some things are just worth the price.
 
You might want to consider how long you can go without dragging the end in the water when on plane or under adverse conditions

RWS
 
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Originally posted by RWS

You might want to consider how long you can go without dragging the end in the water when on plane or under adverse conditions

RWS

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Originally posted by RWS

You might want to consider how long you can go without dragging the end in the water when on plane or under adverse conditions

RWS

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I said I was thinking 2.5 to 3' but I figured I would check with you and Bob as to the size of yours. If I didn't have a guide line to follow the above statement makes sense.
 
RWS these boats are massive and wide. They are powered by large diesels. I seriously doubt other than on launch the platform will add drag considering the platforms are above the water. I don't think adding a swim platform will change the handling characturistics of these boats. I saw Hogans out of the water and in the water. I would be more worried that the platform is properly installed with the correct anti-corrosive hardware. The brackets are really the only thing in the water during normal weather conditions. They are behind the transom.
Bill
 
I sent in a request for my Maxum, Price back at $1695. + 100 for the crating and $300 for shipping LTL
 
Dave, ours have got to be almost 4'. Feel free to take measurements.
 
I suppose bowrise or stern "squat" isn't anything to be concerned with.

RWS
 
I'm sure that the additional weight of the platform its self will make no measurable difference in stern squat. if storing a very heavy tender on it, then yes it would.
 
The boat was designed with a transom trunk that can hold jet ski and a davit to lift it in and out.

I highly doubt that you would need to worry about "transom squat".
 
I've had a swimplatforms(dot)com platform on my 22' cuddy and I've installed one of their platforms on my friends 26' pocket cruiser. I am currently talking to them about making one for my 30' Cruisers. They make a great product!
 
So far I'm striking out, this was the response from swim platforms(dot)com

Hi David,
Thank you for your time and interest in our Swim Platforms !
Unfortunately, your boat is too large for us to build a platform for it.
You might want to try contacting Beachcomber Fiberglass at www.BeachFiber.com

They work with larger boats, and might be able to help you.

I'm not in a rush I'm not even sure I can afford this but my quest for info continues.

Thanks for all the input.
 
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