Flop-Down Swim Platform

[97fxdwg]

My swim platform that flops down from my First 41S5 reverse transom is great, but getting it to flop down is a pain in the butt. Is there a secret to it that I've been unable to discover?
Thanks

 

[97fxdwg]

??

140 look-sees and no help?? Ouch!

 

[Stu Jackson]

...getting it to flop down..." kinda lacks specifics. Can you be more clear?

I could guess: with your reverse transom, you have to push it waaaay out to get it to flop down, and you don't have any control of it.

If I'm close, just tie a line to to to control it when it starts going down.

Am I close?

 

[joker460]

I assume it's the one in the centre picture that you're talking about.

The picture is from the beneteau brochure

 

[Stu Jackson]

I assume it's the one in the centre picture that you're talking about.

The picture is from the beneteau brochure

With that on my swim platform, I'd never pull it up!

 

[Scott B]

With that on my swim platform, I'd never pull it up!

Oh..... yes you would......

 

[sailcruiser]

I continue to try and figure out what we are trying to 'flop'. I can't think of a single part of my boat that might...the crew maybe but not the boat.

 

[Stu Jackson]

I think the part was the left leg. Or was that the right one?

 

[joker460]

Sorry for the diversion but I wanted to show what he was talking about. The girl just got in the way

I don't even see how it is lowered

 

[sailcruiser]

Ah darn missed he fun on the mobile app. I'm still at a loss too.

 

[Philip_Oceanis 361]

I assume it's the one in the centre picture that you're talking about.

Can I help in flopping it down? PLEASE

 

[97fxdwg]

Wow, you guys are a riot. Okay, okay, whoever it was in whatever photos you posted, I couldn't see them. Little red 'X's. I am trying to attach a photo of the swim paltform in it's flopped down position. Insert joke here. There is no obvious way to get it down - oh look, another place for a joke. Anyway............ ?

 

[joker460]

Yep, that's what I showed minus the Girl

How do you lower it. I don't see any leads.

To get down to it I assume you place your foot on that little step on the back stay and then down to the swim platform.

 

[sailcruiser]

97fxdwg, for me it was he words in the question that sent my mind off. I wish I could help but I have no experience with swim platforms. It does help to see a pic though. It doesn't look well designed as I see it from a usability perspective. It seems it would be a) hydraulic or b) have some sort control line. SC

 

[97fxdwg]

It is poorly designed, you're right. However once it's in position, it's great. Good access into and out of the water, nice place to leave mask, fins, snorkel, etc. A place to stand when you're showering off the salt. Just not easy to "Flop Down" though. Ah well, it keeps me limber.
You've been a great audience, I'll be here all next week. Thank you very much.

 

[sailcruiser]

It is poorly designed, you're right. However once it's in position, it's great. Good access into and out of the water, nice place to leave mask, fins, snorkel, etc. A place to stand when you're showering off the salt. Just not easy to "Flop Down" though. Ah well, it keeps me limber.
You've been a great audience, I'll be here all next week. Thank you very much.

Enjoy it some for those of us snowed in! SC

 

[97fxdwg]

Enjoy it some for those of us snowed in! SC

I am presently at latitude 70° 20' N so my sympathy for those in the snow is limited, but when I go on R&R back to St Maarten, I'll certainly give you all a thought.