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Trevor, thanks for the suggestions. Those vents look really nice.

I got the brackets back today all TIG welded with nice new holes drilled.

Plan to re-attach the platform tomorrow. Will use...

Found it. Looks good and I would get that design if I have to replace the current brackets.

Actually have one we used for our Boston Whaler.

But

Lake Michigan is down two to three feet from historical levels and we can no longer get the Whaler ... much less the Moomba on a lift as we...

Looks like a good option. Thanks.

Our boat gets daily use for about 6 weeks. We divide the day up into 2 hour segments for the various families. Only about 40-50 hours per year.

Now I'm thinking that we may leave the platform...

No. But, that set my (alleged) mind spinning. could drill and tap an allen head screw in the top to stop the movement.

Hmmmmmmm????

Al, thanks for your input. That lock-washer looks like a good option ... and easy to get out.

Another option ... how 'bout I use my router and rout some "slots" in the platform ... say 3/4" like...

Trevor,(name of one of my grandkids) Thanks for your detailed reply and PM.

My screws attaching the bracket to the platform also ripped out and I, as did you, discovered there was not much...

The brackets are at the local welder being TIG welded and re-drilled. That will solve one problem.

SC suggested that if I drill holes, that I should gel coat them to keep water from getting...

Think I'll look at that tomorrow.

Yes ... but that makes you OLD!!!

Summers from June 1 'til Haloween. Rest of year in Park City, UT.

I get your drift ... and we have 14 grandchildren between our two owners.

I plan to call SC on Monday.

Great idea ... actually have some in my wood shop here ... I'll try

Ah ha ... now I see.

Thanks

New member. Posted my first post in Modifications Forum and it is not showing up in "New Posts".

Did I miss something?

ps: posted this and it did not show up either.

Forgot to say that when the swim platform was torn off, the screws into the platform were torn out so I replaced then with 1/4" SS machine screws thru-bolted with lock nuts and SS flat washers.
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We keep our 2010 LSV in front of our cottage on Little Traverse Bay off of Lake Michigan on a mooring buoy. When a storm rolls in we get some pretty good size waves and the swim platform has come...