'04 Response Swim Platform Bracket Replacement

[tvano]

oem the brackets were milled billet aluminum that were case hardened.

as soon as that case hardened outer portion was worn through the aluminum broke down pretty fast.

replaced the oem transom side about 3 years ago and they were worn again; due for replacement.

iirc each side was ~ $70 last go around.

as the hull side bracket wears the upper edge becomes razor sharp.

i didn't notice much wear on the platform brackets.

i started looking at the newer model year boat brackets last fall at the dealership.

they are stamped stainless steel and look much nicer and more robust.

pricey but replacing the brackets was not a job i really want to have to tackle every few years.

finally found enough down time to spin wrenches last weekend.

not a really an ugly job but not really pleasant, either.

very little room between the fuel tank and the inside of the transom.

odd angles so you can't see and uncomfortable positions are a requirement.

i think i read somewhere that "uncomfortable" is a requirement for most boat wrenching.

the interior of the transom glass isn't raw but plenty rough. no room for gloves.

i was worn out by the time i got the tools put away but the end result is well worth the work and cost.

platform is much more stable than it ever was, like rock solid. no play at all.

brackets pending

i'll offer up the old billet brackets just in case anyone has damaged theirs and could use help.

keep in mind that the hull is a response NOT lxi although i don't know that lxi uses different brackets.

length is roughly 15" from transom to the aft end of the bracket.

hull side brackets are probably trash unless someone has mad skills w an tig welder.

Edited July 1, 2013 by tvano

[REHinH20]

Niceh thought - Will probably do the same as you did for my 06 VLX. next season!

[REHinH20]

Would have taken you up on the offer of the old brackets, but I have the Fiberglass platform, and mine are much longer!

[Alwayswet]

Do you remember the bracket part numbers? 

[tvano]

nope.  sorry.

[Alwayswet]

Thanks anyways.   I got new stainless brackets and installed them but they angle downward.