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Thread: Surf Platform DIY
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07-10-2017, 08:20 PM #11
I just made a similar mod, but I went the HPDE route. Used 1 inch HDPE and the template that 5:00 sent me (I think he said he traced a Craz platform) except I increased the size by 10%. Glued on some B-grade hydroturf. It just finished drying so hopefully I'll get some surf pics this weekend. I had the template printed at FedEx/Kinkos, traced it on the HPDE, cut it with a jigsaw, and had a buddy use a router to bullnose the edges. Original brackets. I think it turned out pretty well. I would have rather had black but it was cost prohibitive...the plastic shop only had white and shipping is killer on these.
It does have some flex to it if I stand on the edge...there just isn't any support from the brackets that far out. I may trim it back a little or try to screw in a piece of square tube. I don't like that diving board feeling but I don't think it will break.
Here it the comparison to the old deck.
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2007 XLV Gravity Games Edition
340HP CAT/ETX
ACME 1235 / Fresh Air Exhaust
1180 Front, 1100s Rear, 400 under Surf Side Seat, Homemade Suckgate, Custom Surf Platform
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07-10-2017, 08:30 PM #12
The white looks okay.
2008 Moomba Mobius XLV. Monster Cargo Bimini, WS Rev 410's, Polk Cabins, 3 Infinity Subs, PPI amps, WS420, Exile BT, upgraded ballast pumps, up to 3,500+ pounds of ballast, Blue LED's...
1992 Supra Sunsport. **SOLD** 2k pounds ballast, Surf System, Blue LED's everywhere, decent audio system.
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07-13-2017, 10:14 PM #13
Surf Platform DIY
Has anyone ever just tested with no platform?
I have been curious as to why a hinge isnt used to allow the platform to plane on the surface. It would be odd when stopped or backing up are the only negatives I can think of. A locking latch and or a spring could give choices.
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07-13-2017, 10:21 PM #14
We tested mine one evening by taking it completely off. In one word it's HEAVY!
Back if boat is not square so hinges would have to compensate. Certainly need gas struts to help with weight offset. Complicated mechanism to hold the weight of person standing but then be able to lift out if the way.
IMHO, much easier solution to have a smaller footprint platform. That said, as an engineer, I do enjoy a good challenge! I just wanted to spend my time surfing, not in front of the CAD box...
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325 EFI with closed cooling
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310 Carb Direct Drive
800# Rear Locker
750# IBS (should have kept this for the OBV)
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07-14-2017, 08:44 PM #15
I was thinking the hinges would attach to the existing horizontal brackets, not the transom.
It would be a challenge. I like those.
Gives me a reason for all of those machines in my garage.
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07-25-2017, 12:22 PM #16Senior Member
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Some of you guys are so creative, that's totally cool!! Great job!!
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07-25-2017, 01:30 PM #17Mike
2013 Outback V
- ballast: 900# rears / 400# center / 650# IBS
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07-25-2017, 02:06 PM #18
I sanded the cured epoxy with 120 grit and then painted over. No issues with bonding, however, I do have wear marks from where I strap my daughter's tube down and from where people put wakeboards on. I attribute that wear to no clear coat (I will repaint and clear it this time) and the fact that I have not gotten around to installing a pad yet.
The epoxy has worked perfectly for water protection, the only thing I wish I had done is use TiteBond II wood glue for the lamination. I am thoroughly disappointed in Liquid Nails, a couple areas have began to separate but I have been able to recover them by injecting TightBond in the gap and clamping. When I remake the platform that is one of the items I will do differently.2008 OBV
325 EFI with closed cooling
Gravity III with 750's in the rear, 400 stock floor, 750 IBS
Servo valve ballast upgrade
Wetsounds Rev10
JL Amps, WS420BT
2000 Outback LS <-- Sold!!!
310 Carb Direct Drive
800# Rear Locker
750# IBS (should have kept this for the OBV)
Dual Batteries with 2 Bank Charger System
Kenwood Head with Remotes
Too many hours restoring exterior from prior negligence to count!
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07-25-2017, 03:04 PM #19Junior Member
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I am curious is you did any type of load or strength test before you took it (clearly strong enough to handle a normal guy) out or if you were confident you wouldn't have any problems at all. Looks great though!
2002 Moomba Outback
2012 Tundra T-Force
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07-25-2017, 03:28 PM #20
I'm guessing the brackets or pins give way before two layers of 3/4" plywood would give way
Mike
2013 Outback V
- ballast: 900# rears / 400# center / 650# IBS
- audio: Exile SXT9Q x 2 towers / Kicker KM65 x 6 cabins / Xi 12 sub / Javelin & XM15.4 amps / ZLD
- FAE
- DIY suckgate
2003 SeaRay 182 -- gone but not forgotten...