I am thinking of installing a swim platform on the transom of our 1986 catalina 30. A custom bought swim platform with all of the hardware is close to $1500. I am thinking of alternative options.
Current plan i am contemplating is to install two small platforms (without the ladder) on the two sides of the platform. See the picture below. Again, I would not include the ladder. In addition, the looped bracket support would be positioned to the most port side position for the port side mounted platform, and the looped bracket on the starboard side would be mounted to the most starboard side position. We would use the original ladder to climb up and then the person would choose weather to get on the starboard or port side mounted platform. Please share any advice/comments you would like. This solution would cost aboyt $300-$350 instead of $1500.
Current plan i am contemplating is to install two small platforms (without the ladder) on the two sides of the platform. See the picture below. Again, I would not include the ladder. In addition, the looped bracket support would be positioned to the most port side position for the port side mounted platform, and the looped bracket on the starboard side would be mounted to the most starboard side position. We would use the original ladder to climb up and then the person would choose weather to get on the starboard or port side mounted platform. Please share any advice/comments you would like. This solution would cost aboyt $300-$350 instead of $1500.
