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carver 32 AFT 3207 DIY swimplatform & Stairs

Discussion in 'Carver Yacht' started by mjkkemper, Mar 5, 2011.

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  1. Fireman431

    Fireman431 Senior Member

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    Your work is incredible. Great job. Very professional.

    One thought, though. What are you going to do about the stern light? It has to viewable in a 225º arc. Move it to the outside of the stair tread (next to the step)?
  2. sagharborskip

    sagharborskip Senior Member

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    Very nice! Great job...

    Looked through your photos on photobucket (could have edited that down a bit, don't ya think?!) and you've really got the whole process down pat.

    You definitely could be doing that for $!
  3. OutlawNTexas

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    WOW, well done!
  4. mjkkemper

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    Other than some caulking and a bracket I want to add were the stairs meet the transome I am final finished. Thank you for all the postive comments.

    It was a very time consuming project. I do not know how many hours I put into but there was quite a few weekend nights I was up past 3am working on the fiberglass layup (once you start a layer you can’t stop). All the positive comments served as motivation – Thank You!

    Below are some pictures at the dock. Now that I am finished below are some pictures of my next project. I would like to add an arch with a hard top over the Aft. In the Aft fiberglass hard top I plan on putting a sun roof. This will just be an opening with a removable canvas top. On top of the hard top I can store the dingy so that I can enjoy the swim platform without having the dingy on the weaver davits. Lastly I have seen this boat painted a dark blue like Sea Rays new boats. I think this will bring the aesthetics up to the 21st century. This one will take some more pondering.

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  5. mjkkemper

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    next project

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  6. mark413d

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    Awesome

    That turned out awesome! Your very tallented. I want to replace my swim platform also something like what you've done. Thanks for the idea!
  7. mjkkemper

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    Mark

    Thank you. The family and i have enjoyed the new setup. We Boat mostly in Lake St Clair and on the weekends anchor in one of the various bays and swim off the back. Is a dramatic change from the original set up? I added some weaver dingy davits and again what a difference getting the kids safely on. Why they thought it was practical to try and have a 3yr old climb down a ships ladder and have a 20" platform is perplexing. I know the newer models have a similar set up with integrated steps and a larger platform. Just out of curiosity is this something you are going to attempt?

    I am glad this helped out. As I stated this was just a hobby and to us it makes a world of difference. I would think others would want a similar set up but I couldn’t image trying to make a full time business out of making these. When you have your setup on make sure you post some pictures
  8. mark413d

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    As much as I would like to try it myself I'm not sure where to begin. It is crazy going down a ladder I have 2 kids 10 and 12 and a 50lb+ bassit hound that I have to lift down from the back of the boat so it is a major pain in the behind. I've been looking around but I haven't found anything in a reasonable price range. Maybe i'll give it a go over the winter. Any tips or resouces you have would be appreciated.

    Mark
  9. talexander38

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    like i said over at B.E. I still want one for my 3607 :D
  10. mjkkemper

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    I do remeber you inquiring about if it work on your 3607. I am starting the Radar Arch and back hardtop this winter. I started a post on B.E

    Like I indicated I am doing this in my spare time in that I work in the Mechanical Enginnering field. I wish I did have the time to work on these projects.

    If you would like maybe a local fiberglass guy could look at it for you. I do still have the plugs in my garage. They would need a little touching up but maybe a local guy would want to buy the plugs off of me and build a set for you?

    you can PM me or email me if you like

    mjkkemper@yahoo.com
  11. talexander38

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    just poking at you ...I know you're doing it as a custom job for the boat....But I tell ya it does look darn nice....:)
  12. mjkkemper

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    Last year I did finish the arch and hardtop just didn't think till now about updating this post. Anyways this year I am redoing the upper helm and staring on remodeling the interior.

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  13. Good Spirit

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    Just looked at all the pics. Amazing job you have some serious skills. Would love to do the same on my 3608.
  14. talexander38

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    we can, I studied alot of fiberglass work videos and read a fiberglass for dummy's book and so far so good, But I'll tell you one thing it's not cheap...:(
  15. DCARD421

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    new stairs for my 92 carver 33 aft

    I have a guy in Caledon East who is making me stairs for the back of my 92 Carver 33 Aft. Now I can get my dog off the back when im moored in the bay.

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  16. babyc34

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    That is awesome work! What do you do for a living?
  17. DCARD421

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    Ill answer for the owner. He manufactures tempest boats and refurbishes old antique boats.
  18. 1000 islands

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    Can I ask how much the stairs are costing you?
  19. DCARD421

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    The stairs and custom 6' platform was $5000 installed.
  20. Bryan Dube

    Bryan Dube New Member

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    I have seen your project on a few different threads. I am very impressed with your level of craftsmanship and high quality. I am a composite fabricator by trade and this is great work. My wife and I purchased a 1989 3207 and would love to replicate this. Would you be willing to sell or even rent the molds?
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