Hydrolic swim platforms

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Anchor Management

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Considering adding a hydrolic swim platform to my Silverton 36C. The existing platform is bolted on so I'll assume that platform is removed and replaced. Any suggestions on a specific make or model?
 
Lots of $$$ to install a hydraulic swim platform and don't think you'd recoop the costs at the end of the day. Also, unless just storing an inflatable RIB or something, it may add too much weight aft, i.e. adding a 3 seater jetski may be too much weight and make it very hard to get on plane.
Saying that, TNT lifts: http://www.tntlifts.com/
 
P.S. Quotes I had gotten in the past were for around $20-25k.
 
Hank,
At least $18k. For my boat I was quoted almost $25k. Not worth that price. Do you know how many cubic cigars you can buy?
 
I don't really think this is a price issue he knows the price it's simply something he wants to do. If he is going to keep this boat he is going to add the features he would want in a replacement boat. So the questions as he stated is which company has the best reputation for installing hydrolic lifts. Frankly boats are bad investments adding anything to them doesn't make them better investments but it may make them more enjoyable!
 
The problem i that it is not the actual company doing the install. They have local vendors, this is not something that is done frequently so its hard to find a good company to install.
 
Thanks. Dave is correct. I have made no decisions but am considering keeping the boat and adding the things that would make me happy. There is nothing you put into a boat that makes financial sense. Including the boat. :)
 
Hank,
I would advise that you consult with someone from Silverton engineering first to ensure that your transom was designed to and can support the hydraulics and a new swim platform. If not, you may do more harm than added personal enjoyment. Just my worthless $.02

However, since Dave clarified what your intentions are, and money is no object, here are some companies to go with. How is that new house search coming along, the one with the servants quarters? Lol!

BTW- I like Cohiba's, Romeo y Julieta's, and Davidoff's this summer.

http://www.tntlifts.com/

http://www.sealiftusa.com/platformlift.html
 
Smarter move would be discount your boat the $25k you will put into it and blow it out quickly and buy one with a lift already.
I don't think the 36c can handle it. It rides very ass down and the lift will make it worse.
 
There is also ghslift.com, they are used on Marquis. Pretty good

First make sure a boat that size can handle the weight. Options are finding 5 or 6 big guys and have them in the back if the cockpit while you pop it on plane. If you prefer you can do the same with a dozen strippers, just tell yr wife you didnt know any big guys...

Whoever does the install, make sure they put the pump and electrical in an easy to reach location, sounds obvious but some installers often do stupid things...

Also, make sure the wiring is done correctly... I spent 2 hours on a neighbors boat trying to find the circuit breaker, we could never find it!

Lifts can be DC or AC... On a boat that size DC is probably better but make sure your batteries can handle the load of the pump

Lifts are nice for swimming etc but impractical to store a tender... I find it nearly impossible to center the tender without getting my feet wet, which is ok in warm climates but a major pita in colder weather obviously on convertible you don't have any other option if you want to have a tender
 
Thanks to all. Will make sure I do my homework if I go in this direction. And Bob.....I saved a nice Dutch Master for you from last year.
 
Hank Marian has the freedom lift. I think your boat would do just fine with the lift, it is not so much weight even with the dinghy.
 
Allen - google Freedom Lift. What comes up is very different then theirs. I must be missing something.
 
I personally think the freedom lift is the best option out there. Next being sealift, TNT is about the bottom of the barrel now as far as lifts and how far along they have come since TNT hit the scene.
 
Ive been looking to do this for years. Freedom lift is a problem. If you pull into a port with no finger slips u have an issue getting off the boat. PEople have made planks to lay accross the dinks to aid in getting on and off. plulling the lifts off and storing is not an option. ( MAJOR PAIN IN THE ASS ) Sealift is ok. Chocks dont raise up and down on there own. back when i was looking u had to slide them off or lower them manually. LEaving them up with the dink off is a huge accident waiting to happen. I havent found one that im happy with.

Rob
 
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Allen - google Freedom Lift. What comes up is very different then theirs. I must be missing something.

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I see they have a new concept. I am pretty sure that's what they have.
 
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Thanks to all. Will make sure I do my homework if I go in this direction. And Bob.....I saved a nice Dutch Master for you from last year.

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I am going with Dave's statement, "i really don't think price is an issue" and "you want one". It will look great behind your new house with servant quarters.

Just one, My Dad smoked Dutch Master!
 
Why Hydraulic?
The 'mechanicals' work just fine and are a whole lot less expensive and far more Bullet Proof!
 
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Why Hydraulic?
The 'mechanicals' work just fine and are a whole lot less expensive and far more Bullet Proof!

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Do you have a quality brand that I could look into as an option?

Bob- it's a special one. It has the plastic tip on the end for hygiene so you can share it with your friends.
 
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