I know that I can't be the only person that uses a smaller outboard boat for diving. I have a 15 1/2 foot Bayliner bowrider with a 50 hp outboard. The problem is that it has one of those goofy plastic swim platforms with only one railing due to the engine. This is a weak way to board to say the least.
What I am looking for is to see if anyone out here has a better setup. Does anybody know of a place that makes full platforms for an outboard? Has anybody made their own? As far as I can see, all that would have to be done is to have enough space for the motor to clear in order to turn. If you had a hinged middle piece so that you could still tilt the motor, why couldn't it be as large as you wanted? (I realize enough support comes into play if you made it too large) I want to be able to have a strong full sized ladder that you can climb up and be able to remove gear out of the water.
Someone must know the solution. Maybe there is someone that just loves to design things? Now I'm getting picky, but aluminum is my first choice of materials.
Later, Hawk.
What I am looking for is to see if anyone out here has a better setup. Does anybody know of a place that makes full platforms for an outboard? Has anybody made their own? As far as I can see, all that would have to be done is to have enough space for the motor to clear in order to turn. If you had a hinged middle piece so that you could still tilt the motor, why couldn't it be as large as you wanted? (I realize enough support comes into play if you made it too large) I want to be able to have a strong full sized ladder that you can climb up and be able to remove gear out of the water.
Someone must know the solution. Maybe there is someone that just loves to design things? Now I'm getting picky, but aluminum is my first choice of materials.
Later, Hawk.