anybody use(d) one of these swim platform/motor brackets PIC

[phatmanmike]

i really like the idea of removing the motor from the transom and having a large swim platform on the back of the boat. i have a 16 foot center console with a 50hp evinrude which we use mostly for swimming and exploring the local islands. so getting in and out of the boat is a daily operation, many times over.I want to know if anybody has similar setup or has one of these and how they like or dislike them...<br /><br />also, how the heck do they mount to the boat? im guessing through bolted from the transom and into threaded holes in the platform...?<br /><br />any info is greatlt appreciated. <br /><br />thanks<br /><br />m ikey link to pic if pic doesnt show.....click here ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,<br /><br />,,,<br /><br />

 

[quantumleap]

Re: anybody use(d) one of these swim platform/motor brackets PIC

No, but I always wondered why they all weren't made with an integrated swim platform like that one you're showing. Even if you never get in the water it's a nice place to stand when workin on the motor or fightin a fish! Nice.

 

[dorelse]

Re: anybody use(d) one of these swim platform/motor brackets PIC

Ok, I'm missing something...if you take the motor off to put this on the transom...where does the motor go?

 

[quantumleap]

Re: anybody use(d) one of these swim platform/motor brackets PIC

On the other end. Just like a jackplate.