Ski Tique platform
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Printed Date: April-28-2024 at 7:51pm
Topic: Ski Tique platform
Posted By: TRBenj
Subject: Ski Tique platform
Date Posted: April-08-2009 at 3:55pm
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Im hoping that someone here who has an original factory platform installed on their Ski Tique can help me out. I am adding a platform to my '78 Ski Tique for the new owner before he takes delivery. I have found a company that can build me an original style teak platform for a very reasonable price- all I need to do is supply a drawing so they can recreate it.
I contacted JDiggs because he has what *appears* to be an original style platform on his '76 Ski Tique, and based on the detailed stringer drawings he's done, I knew he was more than capable of doing a nice job. He supplied me with this terrific file: 
Out of curiousity, I compared it to the dimensions that Alan shared from his '81 Ski Nautique and to my surprise, the Tique platform was slightly larger in both directions! This surprised me as the Tique is a much shorter and narrower boat. Since Jeremy's boat is a '76 and the platform didnt come from the factory (it wasnt an option until '78) I thought it best to confirm the dimensions with someone who has an original unit. It sure looks the same to me- but I want to be sure! JDiggs boat: 
Original Ski Tique platforms (I think):   
If anyone can confirm for me the length, rise angle and swing angle for the outer platform brackets as well, that would be a huge help. I will be ordering a set of Alloy Marine brackets to round out the package. Larry gave me some angles from memory that he would have used on his Tique (100 degree rise, 12 degree swing) but again, Id like to be sure before ordering! |
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Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: April-08-2009 at 7:45pm
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I just heard from Mark O'Grady and he offered to grab a few measurements off his '79 since it appears he has an original platform on it. I sent him this picture explaining which dims I could use to verify if JDigg's platform is original or not. If anyone else with a Tique could grab me the same dims, the more the merrier!
Still looking for angle measurements on the outer platform brackets as well. Thanks all!  ------------- |
Posted By: 79TiqueRebuild
Date Posted: April-08-2009 at 11:57pm
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I've been working on my platform off my 79 sn.
1.48" 2.19 1/2 3.all same 4 3/4 x 1" 4. 53" hope this helps. Monty |
Posted By: farmer
Date Posted: April-09-2009 at 12:14am
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There is a platform on my 77 mustang.I'm assuming it's aftermarket because the mustangs came with a ladder.I'll get the measurements if you need them. ------------- Watch your fingers. |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: April-09-2009 at 12:47pm
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Monty, do you have a Ski TIQUE or Ski NAUTIQUE? Im looking for measurements off of a Tique... but your measurements do confirm JDiggs's drawing- though we're still not sure if his platform would match the ones originally installed on the Tiques. I think you may have a Nautique, but your dims are different from Alan's '81 SN, which is strange... this is starting to get confusing!
Gary, you must mean your other '77? I couldnt find it in the diaries. I agree that it must be aftermarket or at least added later- I dont think platforms were an option until '78. Different hull too. ------------- |
Posted By: 78SkiTique
Date Posted: April-09-2009 at 1:15pm
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I think the platform on my '78 Ski Tique is original. I will take measurements and photos for you but I can't get to it until Friday. If the price is good I may be interested in ordering a new one too, if that is possible.
Skip ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3016&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1925&yrend=2009" rel="nofollow - My '78 Ski Tique |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: April-09-2009 at 2:36pm
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Skip, that would be great. Ive got a few pics of your platform and it sure looks like JDiggs as well.
Mark was able to take some measurements on his '79 and it was reasonably close to Jeremy's drawing. He has 5 slats instead of 6 though- I was able to find both types on Tiques by searching through the diaries... another inconsistency! By the looks of it though, Id say Id be close enough with the drawing I have- these all appear to be very similar if not the same. Ill wait for Skip's measurements to confirm and then order up next week. Not all of these are original, obviously- but they appear to be the same style as JDiggs and look good on the 71-81 Skier/Mustang/Ski Tique hull. Getting close! 
Skip, from what I can tell your platform seems to sit very level in the water- is that true? If it is, is there any chance you could get the bracket angles for me? Both rise and swing would be great!!! 
I think that making these platforms available would benefit everyone. Once I get mine and fit it up, Ill be sure to share all the info! ------------- |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: April-09-2009 at 2:48pm
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Tim, who did you find to build the paltform? ------------- |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-09-2009 at 7:01pm
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Tim,
After looking at the first pictures you posted, the first thing I though was they all looked quite wide (your yellow dimension). I found a piture of my Tique just barely showing the platform (I must have deleted the good one!!) and it too is only a 5 slat and not the 6. I know from the PO that he did buy a OEM. Yup, inconsistencies!!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: April-09-2009 at 7:09pm
Funny thing Pete- Mark measured his 5 slat platform and it extended off the transom a half inch longer than JDigg's 6-slat (19.5" vs. 19")!!! It must be an optical illusion. Im chalking it up to inconsistencies- both look good and Ive got all the dimensions I need for the 6 slat... so if Skip can confirm that my drawing is pretty accurate, Ill be placing the order next week. ------------- |
8122pbrainard wrote:Posted By: 78SkiTique
Date Posted: April-09-2009 at 9:12pm
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I'll have pictures and measurements for you by Friday afternoon.
Skip ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3016&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1925&yrend=2009" rel="nofollow - My '78 Ski Tique |
Posted By: farmer
Date Posted: April-10-2009 at 11:00am
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Tim,it is the mustang that I'm doing over.I just looked for a picture but I don't have one that shows the platform from the top.Pete had told me a while ago that the ladder on my other mustang was the original setup but this platform is going back on.We do a lot of swimming from the boat and the platform is handy. Gary ------------- Watch your fingers. |
Posted By: nautique frk
Date Posted: April-10-2009 at 5:59pm
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Tim, can you also give info on brackets used as well on this project.
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Posted By: 78SkiTique
Date Posted: April-10-2009 at 6:21pm
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Tim: Here are some pictures and measurements of my platform. I can't figure out how to get the angle measurements on the brackets. Let me know if you need anything else.
Width of the paltform at the narrowest point before the curve of the corner (red) 47" Depth of the platform at the center of the transom (yellow) 19 7/8" Width of all the small blocks (purple) 4 1/4" on the ends, 5" in the middle. They are all the same outside 4 1/4", middle 5" there are six of them. Width of the platform at transom staight across (blue) 52 1/2" Hope this helps you. Skip 
 ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3016&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1925&yrend=2009" rel="nofollow - My '78 Ski Tique |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-10-2009 at 6:42pm
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Skip,
On the angles, do you have any of these or can you borrow one? Combination square with protractor head : 
Tool makers protractor: 
Indicator ruler:  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 78SkiTique
Date Posted: April-11-2009 at 9:08pm
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Pete, Tim: I knew you would need the angles and have been thinking of ways to measure them. I will see if I can borrow something to get them to you. You guys have helped me so much it is the least I can do.
Skip ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3016&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1925&yrend=2009" rel="nofollow - My '78 Ski Tique |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: April-12-2009 at 2:44am
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Tim: Does your guy wanna make a few more and make a couple bucks? I plus a few others would be interested I bet.
Did you solve your muffler dilema? john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: April-13-2009 at 8:14pm
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John, dont forget that the Ski Nautique and Ski Tique used different platforms- but if I were given a drawing similar to what I have for the Nautique Im sure they can build it.
I shot you an email back about the mufflers! Skip, thanks for grabbing those dimensions. I was hoping that they would line up nicely with what Ive already got, but Im afraid they actually confuse me more! I may have to come down and take a look at your platform in person to get some more detailed measurements. With CC's inconsistencies, now Im a little nervous getting platform and bracket dimensions from 2 different sources- they might not line up when I go to install. Better to base everything off of one matching set up that I know works. Any chance you have more pictures of the boat sitting in the water that shows the platform sitting level? ------------- |
Posted By: 78SkiTique
Date Posted: April-13-2009 at 10:20pm
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Tim: Here is a shot from the back. When the gas tank is full it sits a little lower. Also the seats and motor cover were out in this shot so it was sitting a little higher. Normally the platform is just barely above the water. I'm going to check my files and see if I have any other shots from the back in the water. You are welcome to come down and look at it any time. I am going out of town tomorrow and won't be back until friday.
Skip  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3016&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1925&yrend=2009" rel="nofollow - My '78 Ski Tique |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: April-13-2009 at 11:18pm
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Skip, thanks for the pic! The platform sure looks level to me- so I may have to take you up on that visit! ------------- |
Posted By: a0128
Date Posted: August-28-2015 at 7:33pm
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Considering this is a 6 year old post I'm thinking the interest may be pretty low. ------------- If money can't buy happiness, explain beer and boats. |