My wife would like to make our swim platform larger, it's currently original. Has anyone done this? Did you buy or make it? Are there any issues doing this? Tips?
You'll also need to modify or replace the brackets so the added-on portion will not cantilever.
Since the aft most edge of your existing platform likely has a rounded over edge profile, you'll need to remove that slat so your new add on slats can glue up to a slat with nice sharp edges. Be sure to completely remove all the natural surface oils with virgin acetone from both old and new teak slats so your glue will get proper adhesion.
To help blend the new with the old remove all existing varnish, finish sand, then apply a few rounds of teak bleach .
Hello Steve, This is a different angle than others have talked about. If you go the extend the outer edge, Be sure to follow Jeremy's advice. He is the Wizard when it comes to this type of project.
My thought is a bit different. My 42 did not have a platform. I have built my own before and did not want to go that route. Buying one was out of the budget, so I searched for a used one. The transom on a 42 is a diamond shape so finding one like that was not an option. Constellations are usually the right length but are rounded. Sadly many big Connies are being scrapped so they are easy to find. I found the right size and bought it from an antique dealer in Chicago. This is where my journey crosses yours. I moved the platform out and inserted triangular inserts between the hull and the platform. Your 41 has a rounded transom so you can just cut the inserts the same shape as your existing curve. You can make them as wide as you like or the same as existing. Mine are separate but you could certainly make them part of the existing platform following Jeremy's ideas.
Adding to the inside is easier and also less noticeable when you look at it. I used Butler Products to make my brackets for me. He has most of the transom profiles for our boats. Just a thought. Good luck.
We can discuss when we meet about the stove.
You can certainly add onto a swim platform.
You'll also need to modify or replace the brackets so the added-on portion will not cantilever.
Since the aft most edge of your existing platform likely has a rounded over edge profile, you'll need to remove that slat so your new add on slats can glue up to a slat with nice sharp edges. Be sure to completely remove all the natural surface oils with virgin acetone from both old and new teak slats so your glue will get proper adhesion.
To help blend the new with the old remove all existing varnish, finish sand, then apply a few rounds of teak bleach .
Hey Jeremy, I’ve considered adding on as well. Is there a particular glue you’ve come to rely on?
My go to glue is west system but any good epoxy will work just fine.
Hello Steve, This is a different angle than others have talked about. If you go the extend the outer edge, Be sure to follow Jeremy's advice. He is the Wizard when it comes to this type of project.
My thought is a bit different. My 42 did not have a platform. I have built my own before and did not want to go that route. Buying one was out of the budget, so I searched for a used one. The transom on a 42 is a diamond shape so finding one like that was not an option. Constellations are usually the right length but are rounded. Sadly many big Connies are being scrapped so they are easy to find. I found the right size and bought it from an antique dealer in Chicago. This is where my journey crosses yours. I moved the platform out and inserted triangular inserts between the hull and the platform. Your 41 has a rounded transom so you can just cut the inserts the same shape as your existing curve. You can make them as wide as you like or the same as existing. Mine are separate but you could certainly make them part of the existing platform following Jeremy's ideas.
Adding to the inside is easier and also less noticeable when you look at it. I used Butler Products to make my brackets for me. He has most of the transom profiles for our boats. Just a thought. Good luck.