JohnO
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Nov 13, 2020
- Messages
- 77
- Vessel Name
- Tsula
- Vessel Make
- Kadey-Krogen 42
Any OA owners out there replaced the swim platform and installed a platform mounted davit system (Seawise/Weaver/Other)? OA 43' Tri needs a davit. Like the Seawise transom mount, but OEM platform (I think it's original) is pretty narrow and seems like it might have a hard time carrying load.
Local yard I spoke with today says I need to get a larger "custom fiberglass platform from the east coast" (I'm west coast) ... $8k - $10k +/- (off the cuff quote for the platform) and potentially more for structural enhancements. This will be my first boat of this size and I'm just starting to research, but my gut tells me there are other and potentially more economical options ... maybe I'm wrong on that. Thought I'd see if any current or former OA owners out there have been through this and have suggestions. Thanks in advance.
Local yard I spoke with today says I need to get a larger "custom fiberglass platform from the east coast" (I'm west coast) ... $8k - $10k +/- (off the cuff quote for the platform) and potentially more for structural enhancements. This will be my first boat of this size and I'm just starting to research, but my gut tells me there are other and potentially more economical options ... maybe I'm wrong on that. Thought I'd see if any current or former OA owners out there have been through this and have suggestions. Thanks in advance.