Custom swim platform build

[Gill-T]

Bayliners of yesteryear had plastic swim platforms from now defunct USMarine. The swim platforms were fairly well designed but similar to all things plastic, they have a lifespan. With my swim platform failing and a lack of adequate replacement parts, I decided to dive into a replacement that would last. And so began my journey into fiberglass work. As a learned skill, I am glad for the knowledge gained, however, never again!  Between the cost of materials, odors, mess, and time drain, I would not attempt the project knowing what I know now. I will bullet point the process to spare writing a novel. 
 

-marine grade 3/4 “ plywood 

-two layers of West Marine epoxy resin 

-one layer of woven roven sandwiched between two layers of chop strand mat fiberglass

-epoxy putty to fair

-4 coats gelcoat w/out wax, top gelcoat with wax

-2 coats of topside polyurethane paint

-one coat of anti slip polyurethane paint that matches rest of boat floor

-custom stainless brackets fabricated to match existing holes in transom

-holes in transom and on swim platform had penetrating epoxy applied to wood

-hardware installed with 3M adhesive/sealant bedding compound 

-swim ladder installed 

 

 

[whaler1]

Looks beautiful!

[SamonSez]

Looks awesome! Great job!

[spoonfed-1]

Came out nice !!!

[NETBOY101]

Looks awesome, How many cases of beers? Lol I've done a lot of fiberglass, patients is needed

[Gill-T]

Lots of beer.