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Posted by joe morency on 03/22/09 - 12:48 PM

I am looking for advice on how to remount a small swim platform on our 1989 Montauk . The teak platform is just an inch or two too low and as a result ends up with a bunch of growth on it. One bracket mount is below the water line. Thanks,Joe.

Posted by Phil T on 03/22/09 - 1:08 PM

Joe -

One problem with mounting a platform on this model year is no wood backing in the transom. In addition, most of the platforms I see (and I had one) have a strut that goes down and needs to be attached with a lag screw.

You may want to consider ditching the platform and getting an over the gunnel telescoping swim ladder.

Posted by joe morency on 03/22/09 - 1:28 PM

Thanks. I hear you, but with kids- need a platform. This worked well last season, and I want to keep it. With only one bracket attaching below water line with one lag bolt, it is not an issue-the others are through bolted with large stainless washers- very well done installation. I just want to move it up a few inches. I am thinking some 5200 for the abandoned holes and then just duplicate what was done before, just a little higher. What do you think?? Joe.

Posted by Phil T on 03/22/09 - 1:40 PM

Joe -

This is what I had on my 1987.

If you bent the top support down and clamped down the end to make another flange, you could raise it up 1-1 1/2 inches.

Then again, if you raise it up a bit more, the upper support may be long enough (with some work) to wrap over the top of the transom and be attached on the inside wall.

I would not fill holes with 5200 since it is an adhesive. Consider marine tex or other patch material.

Hope this makes sense and helps.

Posted by joe morency on 03/22/09 - 1:53 PM

Thanks. This is very similar to what I have. Appreciate the advice. I will go with marine tex

Posted by joninnj on 03/22/09 - 6:10 PM

Joe,

I have a 89 17ft super sport limited. It is the same hull as a Montauk like yours... There is wood in the transom. I mounted a small platform and ladder as well, see my page. The top half has wood... the bottom does not. As I drilled in to the top section, I clearly saw the wood filings coming from the hole. Nothing but fiberglass with foam inside on the bottom section. BTW no holes needed to be made below the water line.... I had the ladder made by martin marine design (He is on this forum).. He also sells these on ebay, very well made.

Free free to pm me.

Jon

Edited by joninnj on 03/22/09 - 6:20 PM

Posted by joe morency on 03/23/09 - 6:35 AM

Jon- Thanks for the photos. I would be interested in the platform you have. Do you have contact info on it. Thanks,Joe.