New Surf Platform, Fresh Air Exhaust and Ladder installed

[baberger]

...now it is time to get out on the water
Took inspiration from this group to make the following mods to my newly acquired 242 Launch...
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[txnight]

Great looking boat. Fill that thing up and get it on the lake!

[wotan2525]

Gorgeous boat. I worry about the effect that the ladder may have on a surf wake (and the necessity of it) but if it's something you want and will use..... it's your boat!

[Rakkasanscout187]

Looks awesome! I am looking forward to getting my new swim platform installed. Did you have any issues mounting it?

[baberger]

Regarding impact on the wake, we will just have to wait and see. The wife really wanted it for some of the older members of our family who enjoy getting into the water, but struggle to get back in the boat. This is the same ladder that kjkimball used (another thread about it if you search swim ladder).
As far as mounting everything...I took my time, measured and remeasured and again, took my time. Drilling into virgin fiberglass was the most nerve racking element of it and hoping to hell everything lined up and I could get the platform brackets back into slots on the back of the boat. I drilled small pilot holes and then increased the size to accommodate the screws.

[Rakkasanscout187]

Cools thanks for the info.

[stevenang]

We just purchased a 2014 Supra SC450, and we are looking at ladder options for the same reason as you.....the need for accessibility from the water for older family members. Can you tell me about the ladder you added, the effect it had, and any recommendations you might make?

Thanks in advance!