Platform Brackets

I used 3 brackets. I thru-bolted each bracket to the transom with three 1/4X20 stainless machine screws with SS nylon locknuts inside. I also used a 1/4" stainless backing plate inside the transom for each bracket. I would recommend drilling your holes oversized and then caulking - this will make leveling/adjusting easier prior to tightening everything up.

I thought about using only two brackets and using long lag screws into the stringers, but was advised against it - and now that I know more about what is back there, I would not recommend it either.

I would love to thru-bolt with 1/4 inch stainless backer plates and 1/4 X 20 that was my original thought. However where the brackets mount you can't do this or can you? The well area at the transom is not open for this. Where the brackets mount there is no opening to thru-bolt the brackets mount to low. Am I missing something when I look at this set up? I will look at the set up again. I begin this this weekend. I bought everything from a private owner just did a lot of homework to find the right stuff. Thank You.

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The lower corners in my '78 have no access from inside, so I used very stiff, but very short mounts for the two sides and I placed them directly above the exhaust. I used a much deeper center bracket in hopes that it will take most of the stress. The height came out perfect - about 1" out of the water with a full tank of fuel.

Thanks for the info James. I have seen those on Ebay and thought they seemed a bit pricy. Actually they may be fairly priced, but I'm trying to do as much as I can myself on this project. I did see a forum recently where a guy was offering to build platforms for around $200 shipped, but I can't find it anymore. I think he said he specialized in Moomba or Malibu, but would make them for anyone. I still need to search a bit and I'm not ruling out building one myself. There's a lumber place nearby where I've bought marine plywood in the past, so I'll check there for teak. I found removable brackets at alloymarine.com.

That's right, I didn't want to cut out the bulkhead, so I just found a way to avoid using those areas. Mine works great - VERY solid. How does yours mount? If it would be a real problem to relocate your brackets to avoid the enclosed areas, maybe you could thru-bolt the top bolts (above the bulkhead) and use short (1") wood screws for the bottom bolts - where you don't have access to thru-bolt. The top bolts are the only ones that are in tension against the transom, the bottom ones are in compression, so it's not as important to thru-bolt them.

Hey Naautiquesonly, I have called these guys at alloys marine and no one ever answers the phone. How much did you pay for them and what type did you get? they have 2 types. Any help would be great.

Thanks chris

I have spoken with the owner of Alloy Marine, A very interesting older gentelman. We discussed my Wildcat brackets only days ago. Seems they don't have any info on my boat. He told me that the two important specs. are: the down angle of the transom, and the curve, or radius of the transom. As soon as I calculate these I will order mine, as mine is mounted stationary, with three supports almost exactly like jameski mentioned, with the exception of the stainless backer plates. The installer on mine used 3/8" plywood and large washers. It's just starting to loosen up after 16 years. I'm going to use the alloy mounts (3) with a full 12ga. stainless backer the full width of the transom.                 

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How old id the platform?/ I have a 69 barracuda i am restoring and was going to make my own.. let me know. I think my width iis 54 for the platform

Thanks

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Thanks 64skier.... Also some piictures would be great....

I just got my platform installed by WCCC and they used 3 brackets and put 2 thru bolts on the top of the brackets and two screws on the bottom. I have pics if you want.

I wasn't logged in but that is what I did I hope this helps others.


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