44 DA Sundancer Hydraulic Platform install

[nationwidebowthrusters]

2008 44 DA Sundancer Hydraulic Platform Install performed by Nationwide Bow Thrusters team Matt & Steve completed in 7 hrs from start to finish.

This is the mechanism for the platform waiting to be mounted. First we measure the boat to get center, then place the mechanism and mark all 18 holes to be drilled. Once that is done we move the mechanism out of the way and drill the holes.

2 Hrs later the mechaism is mounted and ready for the platform to be mounted.

Here is the platform mounted and ready for adjustment. The controls for the lift are mounted on the transom wall in the storage compartment.

After the platform is mounted, we mount the hydraulic pump and hook up the hydraulic lines and run the wiring to the electrical panel.

7 Hrs later the hydraulic platform is ready to be used.

 

[osd9]

I've read a lot articles and posts here about the transom being cored.

It is my understanding that just drilling holes in a transom, under the water line, will cause issues. I've read that the prefered way is to drill holes larger then necessary, then (properly) fill the area with fiberglass, and then drill the necessary size hole.

Can all that be done in such a short time frame of just 2hrs?

 

[Four Suns]

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[nationwidebowthrusters]

We are not removing an existing patform. This is a new bolt on. The hole sizes drilled are 3/8 holes, then a 3/8 carriage bolt that is through bolted and sealed with 5200. Works extremely well with no leaks!

 

[Four Suns]

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[osd9]

I agree with Dom... .......

Minion...!!!!....:grin:

 

[wetpaint]

Gary...Any idea of rough cost? Is their intent to mount Jet Ski or tender

 

[nationwidebowthrusters]

My partner and I worked at searay for 9 years doing lamination and final finish so we know how searay boats are made. As for the drilling holes larger they should be then filling them with glass then redrilling the correct size is over kill and time consuming. We have installed over 200 platforms in our time and have not had any problems. We back all our workmanship.

 

[Four Suns]

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[nationwidebowthrusters]

If you do not seal your holes correctly, yes you will have water leakage. We have a certain technique that we follow when installing our products. When it comes to drilling the holes bigger, filling in with glass & resin then drilling the hole the correct size is your making a potential leak. We drill the same size of the bolts were using the first time so that your bolts will not move or have the potential to move due to the core is also resin coated and fiberglassed in when the boat was made. If you tighten your bolts and seal your holes the correct way the first time there is no problem and one very strong platform to carry your dingy or PWC. We have 9 years each at Searay and a combined 26 years in glass work on boats. But on that note it was very nice to meet you.

 

[ImpulseIII]

Was that a good bye ??

 

[nationwidebowthrusters]

no just going back to work.

 

[osd9]

If you do not seal your holes correctly, yes you will have water leakage. We have a certain technique that we follow when installing our products. ......

Please...if you're still here......share that technique!!!! Many of us would love to know such time/$$$ saving ways....I'm sure that the under water light installers amongst us would be especially interested....

 

[Woody]

If you do not seal your holes correctly, yes you will have water leakage. We have a certain technique that we follow when installing our products. When it comes to drilling the holes bigger, filling in with glass & resin then drilling the hole the correct size is your making a potential leak. We drill the same size of the bolts were using the first time so that your bolts will not move or have the potential to move due to the core is also resin coated and fiberglassed in when the boat was made. If you tighten your bolts and seal your holes the correct way the first time there is no problem and one very strong platform to carry your dingy or PWC. We have 9 years each at Searay and a combined 26 years in glass work on boats. But on that note it was very nice to meet you.

Would you mind sharing some detail on the proper way to do this?

 

[Woody]

Of the few boats I know that had transom problems(wet/rot) it was always due to water leakage at a cutout or mount bolt for something....drives, trim tabs, kicker motor mounts, swim platforms, drains etc. In most of those cases the problem did not show up for years until the transom was flexing and the stern was sitting lower.

FWIW, Last spring a friend had his boat re-transomed by a fellow that used to work for Donzi. He did not epoxy in any holes. They were just drilled and some type of sealant was used. I questioned it and was told that was all that was needed. I got no where when I pointed out that those holes and sealant were what created the need for a new transom to begin with.:huh:

 

[mistercomputerman]

When did the rules change about advertising your business on CSR?

Can I tell everyone we are a Microsoft GOLD Certified Partner who does Business to Business computer networks along with Business Continuity/Offsite Backups? Plus on the side I install swim platforms by drilling a bunch o' holes in the back of someone's boat and gooping it up with 5200 instead of creating a glass plug to put the bolts through?

 

[HUMPH]

Aw hell, just drill some pilot holes, get some big fatty wood screws and a piece of plywood (marine of course) in the bilge as a backer and goop it up with 5200. That platform will hold on with no problems.....................................for a while!

 

[dpmulvey]

When did the rules change about advertising your business on CSR?

Can I tell everyone we are a Microsoft GOLD Certified Partner who does Business to Business computer networks along with Business Continuity/Offsite Backups? Plus on the side I install swim platforms by drilling a bunch o' holes in the back of someone's boat and gooping it up with 5200 instead of creating a glass plug to put the bolts through?

I didn't see defending an attack as advertising.

 

[Four Suns]

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[mistercomputerman]

The first post is an advertisement. They are a vendor, not the boat owner. And they are installing their product contrary to everything the industry says and contrary to common sense.