Boltman Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Hey Guys, Well it's winter time again and I've got a great idea. I want to have built a Stainless Steel Rail Fabbed for my swim platform. You see I have channels in the swim platform that anchor down the dinghy davit system, but I want to remove those davits when I want to taker her out Fishing, and slide in a stainless Steel Railing that is by-folding on each end for storage that will have maybe two Rod Holders installed on it, or maybe even a rigger or two installed on it....I'm going to try to find a pic of the swim plat form empty so you all can get a good idea, just wanted to get some gears turning in those Brilliant minds of yours, cause You guys to me.. are the Pros..who would know what I need...I'll get back to this later with Pics.These pics aren't my boat , but this is what I'm talking about, I 'm going to try to find out where this man bought this or built it, It's going to be awesome, but I figured you guys could do better with ideas.... what do you think???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nailer Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Robert, Mike Pline has done some work for me and a few others I know. He should be able to help you out. He has own shop, and the cost is affordable.Tell him Ken sent you.His web site is here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascal Trophy Fishing Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Methinks someone doesn't want holes drilled in the boat itself, but, that's ok. I like the idea of the board too, good for meat rigging, perhaps filleting also....lol. But the swim platform, for safety's sake, isn't the place to reel them in nor set lines, could fall off and get drowned. Just a thought as a fellow capt.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmishler Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Theres a 37 searay with 4 cannon downriggers on the back of his swim plat form, kinda funny to see that boat trying to fish in 4fters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boltman Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 Come on Now Guys, I wouldn't be out on the swim platform in 4-5 footer either, but you also have to remember my swim plat for is 15 feet wide and 5 foot deep, it's not a platform it's a part of a barge...and the railing is going to have sides on it and be bolted to the swim platform itself, I want it to be strong and secure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boltman Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 Ok Here's an Identical Platform as to what We HAve, it's Huge. And I have plenty of room, Could even hook a security belt to me so the Big Ones don't pull me in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Hook'n Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I would check this guy out. He lives right down the road from me. I've not needed his expertise yet, but I do work with a guy that he built an arch for and the guy loves it. http://www.towersunlimited.com/main_htmls/misc.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priority1 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 There is standard 1 inch and 7/8 inch railing and fittings available. Do a search on eBay or Google. The standard stuff may save some $$ and all you would need is some custom brackets fabricated to fit what you have. For riggers you could have a piece of channel or rectangular tube bridge the railing. The rigger mounting channel or tube could be mounted permanent to the rails or U bolted to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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