Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Montauk Swim Platform
Posted by guardian on 04/08/11 - 12:34 PM
#1
Has anyone had any success in mounting a small swim platform on a 1985 Montauk? I read an earlier string that said Whaler did not reinforce the transom for a swim platform step until 1991. Yet I saw a photo in Whaler Central of one on a 1987 Montauk. Can you not do it because the transom is not solid wood or is it a matter of properly through bolting and also hitting the wood sheet on the left or right side?
Posted by stevebaz on 04/08/11 - 2:05 PM
#2
If you look at my photos there is a swim step mounted on my boat. The step was origionally mountes on the Starboard side and I remounted it on the port side.
The top hand hold gets through bolted on the top rail but the lower bolts just hit air behind the skin. I used stainless toggler bolts through the skin and resealed the hull when i bolted it on. It was the same situation on both sides. My Montauk is a 1983.
http://www.whalercentral.com/infusions/personal_page/personal_page.php?a_page=view
Posted by winslow1 on 04/30/11 - 7:40 AM
#3
I have one on my 1977 Montauk. I had it custom made. It works well.
Posted by Bake on 04/30/11 - 12:22 PM
#4
I think as long as you through bolt it on the top your fine. I would put a over sized washer on it to spread the load a little.
There is a guy who keeps one listed on e bay that is nicely made. I do not have one and have never seen one in person. The step looks nice as it is built with a long and short side to fit the back of the 17 and come off straight. It does look a little pricey but I think a few here have bought them and say the quality is great.
Posted by guardian on 05/14/11 - 6:55 PM
#5
Thanks for the responses. Very much appreciated!
Posted by JohnnyCW on 05/14/11 - 8:12 PM
#6
Martin Marine Design. Not inexpensive but quality craftsmanship and made specifically for each Whaler model. I purchased one for my little Outrage last year and could not be more satisfied with the quality and fit.