Not really "hard" - just a bit awkward depending on the friends you have and/or the tools available (lifts, forklifts, etc) to help you. I might suggest, though, that if you're going to do this... skip the wimpy little half-moon and go for the full size platform. It'd be money WELL spent to get the big platform.

 

Several here have had success with product from

http://www.swimplatforms.com/

 

I have the small/SeaRay platform on my '02 210 SD and would definitely want the larger platform that spans the entire back area. I would also pay to have it installed since i have no room in my engine bay...


Phil

 

I know it doesn't exactly apply, but i have a www.swimplatforms.com platform coming for my 1998 SR Bowrider 210. I ordered it Monday and based on their last email, it should be shipped out this Friday. I am very excited for this upgrade. I can take pictures of how its crated, during the opening, and during the install process if you want. As far as customer service, they have been amazing so far as far as replying to each and every inquiry in a very timely fashion. No email has gone unanswered. Their website might have a picture of your vessel with one of their platforms installed.

J

 

If you get one definitely go with swimplatforms.com and not another one with a similar name in Washington State.
I went with the other one originally and ended up having to sue the guy because of the shoddy workmanship.
I then bought from Swimplatforms.com like I should have in the first place and it is such a nice looking and high quality platform.

 

My first post! I was about to go through with the "Washington company with a similar name". What was wrong with the workmanship? I was offered a lower price than swimplatforms.com for a bigger platform with more options. They seem to have many decent reviews.... what went wrong with yours?

 

Thanks for all the input!! The local dealer actually said that they may have to remove the intakes or even pull the engine to get it installed! I kind of doubt that since he hadn't seen the boat yet. We've looked at the swimplatforms.com units and they seem to have a very good product. Again, thanks for all the responses and keep 'em coming!!!

 

I finally got around to uploading some pictures to my host site so i can share them on this forum. Here are a few pictures of my swimplatforms.com platform. The fit and finish is as if it were from the factory.

http://clubsearay.com/showthread.ph.../63212-Swim-platform-add-on-installed-on-my-98-Bowrider-210?p=709719#post709719

Joel