Swim Platform Weight Capacity
Does anyone know the weght capacity of the swim platform on a 2006 LSV? I had 13 people out in the LSV this weekend and at one point, there were about 6 people standing on the platform at one time. Granted, a few of those were kids but it made me wonder how much weight it can hold before something gives. If anyone has asked this question of their dealer or SC and has gotten an answer, please share. I searched and didn't see anything on the forum. Thanks.
On a positive note, my boat was really put to good use this weekend. We took two of the neighbors and their families out so we had a total of 5 adults and 8 kids on the boat. Was a super hot day in Portland (mid-90's) and water temp at the lake was 75 so was a great day to be on the water. Too rough to do anything but tube and swim but everyone had a grand time. We did get some surfing in late in the day after most boats had left and the surf wake with 12 people on the boat was awesome! I took my daughter out to surf with me again and when two of her same-age girlfriends saw that, they wanted to go as well so I took each one out as well. Got up the first time and was able to throw the rope in and freeride with each of the girls. They loved it, as did their parents :)
Even with that many people and packing lunch and drinks for everyone, the LSV had plenty of strorage space so we didn't have to keep anything out on the floor or the seats. Granted, we didn't use any ballast (except when we surfed) so that helped.
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I'm debating getting one monster new cooler the size of a coffin or 2 large ones for our longer camp trips. The monster when loaded is definitely a 2 person haul, maybe even 3... So basically there's no way it would be making it into the boat. If anywhere it would ride on the swim platform both down the road and/or across the water until we reach our destination.
I already have another large one and a few smaller, just thinking it would be nice to have the big one for the big trips. But once its loaded man that sucker would be a PITA to move.
Wondering if the swim platform would be up to the challenge of holding that kind of weight.
I always put my cooler back there for long trips... especially now that the tailgate on my new truck comes up to my chin.
Should be fine. Don't forget to tie it down.:D
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Those swim platforms barely float themselves, no way the water is supporting it. 3-4 adults on my platform , that's +/- 700lbs. I don't think a 100lb cooler would make a bit of difference.
I usually tie it to the lifting eyes on the rear, or to the grab handle above the platform.
Swim Platform Weight Capacity
I agree with Newty, I don't think the platform would even float if it were tossed in the water by itself. Then when you have 3-4 adults standing on it with their feet about 2 inches in the water there is not enough bouyancy to take hardly any weight off of the platform.
Now if the platform were like 5 ft under water and they were up to their chest standing on it I would say the load is greatly reduced...
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Swim Platform Weight Capacity
I don't think mine has a foam center, it's pretty solid and weighs a ton. And having the platform 5 ft under water would cause more of the people on it to be submerged by water thus reducing the amount of weight they apply to the platform. And if the platform is buoyant then it is barley buoyant, probably would only take a couple rocks to sink it at which point it's flotation is not supporting any considerable amount of weight of the people on it. 3 full sized adults weighing in at 180 each is 540 pounds, if the platform is can float 5 lbs then it is carrying 535 lbs minus the density of the people's feet and ankles compared to the water. Which we can say that people's feet and ankles are relatively lean and probably weigh the same as water so you can take about about 10 more pounds or so. So the platform brackets are supporting 525 lbs. now I don't think a 100-150 lbs cooler will sheer it off the back of the boat.
This is just all my opinion and I am not responsible for anyone's platform being sheered off due to excess cooler weight.
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Swim Platform Weight Capacity
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Swim Platform Weight Capacity