Another surf platform upgrade

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Yea I definitely will keep an eye out, don’t have to run too listed with the suck gate so I’m hoping it works.

Cost was $130.00 for a 1”x24”x60” here locally plus I paid $45 for them to cut it to size, round and route the edges for me.

Damn that's a good deal! I got mine from Interstate Plastics and paid at least twice that for the material.

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I got the 1" thick thinking it won't sag vs. the 3/4". Much to my surprise in less than 1 year the 1" thick platform has started to sag. It hasn't sagged much, maybe 1/2" but for the extra cost I was disappointed. It looks like either thickness some support is necessary. I will probably order some right angle aluminum from McMaster and add a couple to the bottom. Maybe it isn't worth the extra money for 1"?

[crr1876]

Parrothd - I found a thread from a while back that had your dimensions at 24”x54” so I kind of copied yours, did you end up cutting it down?

I got the 1" thick thinking it won't sag vs. the 3/4". Much to my surprise in less than 1 year the 1" thick platform has started to sag. It hasn't sagged much, maybe 1/2" but for the extra cost I was disappointed. It looks like either thickness some support is necessary. I will probably order some right angle aluminum from McMaster and add a couple to the bottom. Maybe it isn't worth the extra money for 1"?

Yea I’m hoping the 1” won’t sag. I’m having a hard time seeing how you would support it with angle? I was think about possibly some 1/4”x 2” aluminum flat or something?


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[parrothd]

Parrothd - I found a thread from a while back that had your dimensions at 24”x54” so I kind of copied yours, did you end up cutting it down?



Yea I’m hoping the 1” won’t sag. I’m having a hard time seeing how you would support it with angle? I was think about possibly some 1/4”x 2” aluminum flat or something?


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Well what do ya know, yep 24x54.. You don't need to brace it the 1in is fine, guess if you live in the desert it can melt. Lol

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HDPWEM_SH-HDPE MARINE BOARD SHEET - WHITE
(1 x 24 x 54)

$132.00

$132.00

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Parrothd - I found a thread from a while back that had your dimensions at 24”x54” so I kind of copied yours, did you end up cutting it down?

Yea I’m hoping the 1” won’t sag. I’m having a hard time seeing how you would support it with angle? I was think about possibly some 1/4”x 2” aluminum flat or something?

By attaching the angle across long way on the bottom between supports there will be a part that hangs down. That will support and keep it from bending. It is kind of like an "I" beam but missing a few pieces. An upside down "L"

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Well what do ya know, yep 24x54.. You don't need to brace it the 1in is fine, guess if you live in the desert it can melt. Lol

I'm in Virginia but it sagged. While it was in the covered boat lift it was good all summer. When it sat in the sun on the trailer after being winterized it sagged within a couple of months. I wish I had made a cover for it.

[parrothd]

I'm in Virginia but it sagged. While it was in the covered boat lift it was good all summer. When it sat in the sun on the trailer after being winterized it sagged within a couple of months. I wish I had made a cover for it.

Kine has been sitting outside uncovered for years. Maybe the type of hdpe makes a difference. Mine is marine grade.

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Kine has been sitting outside uncovered for years. Maybe the type of hdpe makes a difference. Mine is marine grade.

You are probably right. I doubt mine was marine grade, damn. Well I am into it for too much money with HDPE and the Black Tip pad so I will just eat that mistake and try to put some aluminum under it.

[trayson]

Mine sagged a little also with 3/4, but not enough that anyone other than me would notice. and it hasn't gotten any worse.

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Mine sagged a little also with 3/4, but not enough that anyone other than me would notice. and it hasn't gotten any worse.

If it hasn't gotten any worse I might hold off. It is on the lift and in the shade now.