Anyone modded their teak platform?

(phunnel) · (phunnel) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 06-10-2008, 10:14 AM

hey guys

has anyone added a sort of backing plate to their platform to protect the boat from people smashing it when putting their boards on? I'm going to be sanding and re-oiling the platform right away and thought this would be a perfect time to do it. what kind of wood did you use and if the new wood is stained with the teak oil with the color match up?

thanks

(macrogpx2) · (macrogpx2) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 06-10-2008, 10:27 AM

I know its an option for Mastercrafts and Im sure the other companies offer it as well. It is another piece of teak on mine. Oh the mod i made to mine was carriage bolts! That sucker isn't coming off again.

(02wakesettervlx)

Here you go. This was on my last boat Upload

(phunnel) · (phunnel) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 06-10-2008, 2:52 PM

shawn, did that come from the manufacture or did you add that on yourself? looks nice

does home depot or other building centers carry teak or would i have to go to a specialty shop for it?

(rektek) · (rektek) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 06-10-2008, 7:17 PM

you will not find any teak at HD, hardwood specialty
stores will carry it.

(05elitevc4) · (05elitevc4) **Join Date: Jan 2008** 06-11-2008, 9:29 AM

That teak backing plate is cool! I love how my teak step looks. And i really dont mind the scratches on top they go away after oiling...but banging up the transom is a no-no!

(02wakesettervlx)

Owl lumber here in Lombard, IL had the teak. I built the transom saver myself. The Wakesetter logo was burned in. I had more time on my hands back then.

(srh00z) · (srh00z) **Join Date: Jun 2003** 06-11-2008, 12:18 PM

That is well done Shawn.

(xstarrider) · (xstarrider) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 06-11-2008, 2:06 PM

I will attest after being on Shawn's boat a couple times.......attention to detail was never spared :-)

(trace) · (trace) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 06-11-2008, 2:50 PM

Kick plate and riser blocks:

http://www.wakeworld.com/articles/2003/transom.asp

I used UHMW because I'm cheap and lazy, but teak would be basically the same process.

(mobv) · (mobv) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 06-12-2008, 8:06 AM

I made one out of teak. Had to find a specialty store that carried teak wood. Cost $100 and a few hours work.

(truebeachbum) · (truebeachbum) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 06-12-2008, 9:04 AM

can u still raise a fiberglass platform cause my malibu is way under

(2007_x2) · (2007_x2) **Join Date: May 2007** 06-12-2008, 10:57 AM

i got wat Marco is talking about but i got it twice its chaep and easy 4 hole and 4 bolts and ur done

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(zacharoo) · (zacharoo) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 06-27-2008, 5:32 PM

I like what I did to mine....Its nice what a bandsaw, sander, plug cutter, and screws will do.

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