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Old 11-07-2014, 08:33 AM   #5
chester613
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City: Bohemia
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swim platform

I agree with the previous post. I would not put aluminum into salt water. I would go with st. st. tubing and starboard. If you have basic wood working skills and tools (router, table saw), it's easy to work with. This will not be cheap. A sheet of 3/4 starboard is very pricey. The st. st. tubing will also be very pricey. I would have the tubing frame made and do the starboard myself. How to attach it to the transom will take some thought. Pay attention to the way the old one is installed. Be certain to use back up plates and thru bolts with lock washers and lock tight. If you use a marina, make sure they have done it before.

Or find a savage yard and buy an old one?
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