Swim Platform Weight Rating

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bowhunter426
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2011/02/14 18:01:42 (permalink)

Swim Platform Weight Rating

Can anyone tell me what the usual weight rating is for a swim platform? I plan on putting on a 15hp kicker (about 130lbs) and a cooler full of Walleye. (I Hope) Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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    pghmarty
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    RE: Swim Platform Weight Rating 2011/02/15 03:43:31 (permalink)
    To answer that we will need to know the color of the boat.


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    RE: Swim Platform Weight Rating 2011/02/15 21:05:52 (permalink)
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    RE: Swim Platform Weight Rating 2011/02/17 15:21:16 (permalink)
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    RE: Swim Platform Weight Rating 2011/02/17 16:27:23 (permalink)
    Boat color was a joke

    Have 5oo pounds of friends sit on platform to test.
    Mounts should be bolted through transom-not screwed.
    Platform is built to hold weight but motor can have more of a lift so have a couple people lift up on it to make sure it is solid.
    Cooler should sit in a frame or have brackets-stretch cords alone might not be enough



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    RE: Swim Platform Weight Rating 2011/02/17 16:40:15 (permalink)
    I know it was a joke Marty but anyway I have a Trophy 2352 and Trophy just returned my call and said 30lbs per sq ft. After I do the math I figure I will be fine. I still might add a couple of supports though.
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