Swim Platform and Cockpit rebuild

[rrrwel]

Hello, I thought I'd throw my swim platform and cockpit rebuild in the project forum.

I dedcided to build a my own swim platform and rebuild my cockpit panels in my 1988 Wellcraft Cozumel bridge boat. The panels needed some coring repairs. I wanted to attempt some custom work so I added some graphics. The graphics are enbedded in clear epoxy and I sprayed 3 coats of Alexseal two part clear coat for added protection. The fish on the panels had to be covered with a second stensil when I applied the non-skid. The stensil was then removed when finished - that was not easy! I used Kiwi Grip and was able to tint it for a perfect match. I used Alexseal for the base paint and will be painting the rest cockpit with Alexseal.

I used marine ply for the swim platform core with mohagony around the skirting. I used MAS expoxy low viscosity for both the swim platfrom construction and the panel repairs. What was really nice is I added a white pigment on the last few layers and it came out looking like gelcoat. I added pop-up cleats and Weaver Davits for when we have the dingy and jet skis at the dock. All the hardware is mounted thru solid fiberglass.

I noticed on the pictures that the graphic on the swim platform appears to be somwhat yellow but that's not the case, it'really clear as glass. I think it's the reflection of the camera flash.

I've worked alot on boats but I never attempted anything like this. I'm by no means a Pro. I learned alot and it was worth it for me.

[Rickk]

[Slough]

Nice work