Rock Steady's Swim Platform Saga

Rock Steady · Dec 13, 2005

So I am in the process of ordering though I would share how things go... Either make or Break Extreme Marine.. So far they have been very helpful, its what I want and need.. Little more than I wanted to spend, pay for convienence and the right product the 1st time though right?

Measuring tonight and ordering Wednesday I hope... I am trying to get the colors straight right now... Was going to do Purple or Red, but I understand they might be able to do polished, I am going to try and incorporate some Red/purple and black stripes to continue out ont he platform from the graphics coming off the sundeck.. SHould be pretty sweet, but right now I am looking at about $2100 shipped to my door...

Stay Tuned.

This is what they say so far...

I’ve attached your photo depicting the dimensions we need. Your full quote is below with all available options. If you have any questions on where to measure, please contact me. Please save this email to lock you in the below quote price.

Click the link below to show options on our website. Once the page loads click the blue options tab to view the grab rail and ladder.

http://www.xmpinc.com/Scripts/Swim_Platforms.asp

Extreme Offshore Platform…………………..$1,499.00 includes your choice of powder coat

Freight shipping to VA………………………......$135.00

Options:

Textured Surface Top……………………………$100.00

Rear Grab Rail……………………………………..$75.00

S/S Drop Down Ladder…………………………. $300.00

Thank you,

Nick

Extreme Marine Products Inc.

330-963-7800

www.xmpinc.com

Rattlesnake Jake · Dec 13, 2005

I would go with white as the main color, with some red and purple. Think of the sun heating it up. Don`t want to harm the cheeks of your guests..

Reckless32 · Dec 13, 2005

Polished would be cool. Will add a nice touch to the boat.

Unitek · Dec 13, 2005

Those are nice.. good luck with the install !

simulatedjim · Dec 13, 2005

Hey! who cut your boat in half? :confused1

Rock Steady · Dec 13, 2005

The platform on the Scarab you’re referring to was sent out bare. The customer had his boat painted and shot the platform at the same time. We can only do one solid color when powder coating. It is a powder then it’s baked on, this will give you the most durable finish on aluminum. I think the closest match for purple would be our dark violet. This is the purple you see on Baja platforms. Although you have accent colors on the sides, there isn’t much color on the top. Most of our customers would go with a gloss white powder coat. By doing this it actually makes the boat look longer. We don’t polish any platforms because it has to be done by hand then it would need a clear coat to avoid oxidation in the aluminum. When a clear coat is applied it gets a yellowish tint, not the best looking scenario. We could powder coat the platform in white and you can have a local painter follow the stripes from your sun pad onto the platform. We have plenty of red colors so we won’t have a problem matching that. Click the below to view the dark violet on a Baja 20 Outlaw.

http://www.xmpinc.com/Images/Platforms/Baja/40_Outlaw.jpg

Click below for an example of a little bit of color on the top deck with a white platform.

http://www.xmpinc.com/Images/Platforms/Swim_Platform_Stuphen.jpg

In my opinion it would look the best in white with a local painter following the stripe pattern onto the platform. He would only have to hit the top of the platform so I couldn’t see it being to expensive. You can also get it in white and add the paint stripes at a later date. Or better yet have your friends pay for it since I’m sure you fork out a hefty gas bill when you take them out.

Once we get the order going we’ll ship out a color chart and some samples of that Baja purple so we can make the best decision possible.

Talk soon,

Nick

Extreme Marine Products Inc.

Rock Steady · Dec 13, 2005

So it looks like I don't have the polished choice, I too think that would be sweet... oh well, twas a nice try!

So maybe white with some matching stripes, everyone?

cuda · Dec 13, 2005

Don't worry about the platform getting too hot. Mine is black, and it's always wet so heat isn't a concern. Btw, that powder coating does chip off.

Sydwayz · Dec 13, 2005

Do NOT get white!!! It is a B!TCH to keep clean from exhaust soot. If you are worried about the sun heating up a color, don't. It gets wet, and its easy to splash it to cool it down. Most of us just get a roll up yoga mat or similar to lay out across it anyway for more anti-skid quality.

I repeat, from a white swim platform owner; DON'T get white.

Rock Steady · Dec 13, 2005

Well, I do like black... but don't think I am going down that road... I would REALLY like polished or brushed... but guess its not a choice and it might be difficult to keep looking nice...

So its Purple or Red... and I will get a local paint guy to dress it up a little this winter...

Can one paint over powder coat

wild mike · Dec 13, 2005

I got mine from Extreme Marine

jb · Dec 14, 2005

Purple!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rock Steady · Dec 14, 2005

JB,
That is what most people are saying.... Do I feel a pole coming on?

Wildmike.... do tell brother? How did everything go with them, prices? Quality.. Is that the poker run version or standard? Guess you have the grab bars added...

How did you install and how did that go? Was the mounting hardware provided? Sufficient?

Mild Thunder · Dec 14, 2005

Rock Steady · Dec 14, 2005

ok so one of you super moderators.... A poll is needed... I love hearing from speedwakers about what to do to the RS...

WHITE
RED
PURPLE
BLACK
OTHER

orthos1 · Dec 14, 2005

red or powder coat it chrome or silver

Rock Steady · Dec 14, 2005

Theres an IDEA.... Wonder if I can get some samples of chromed or SILVER? hmmmm

BTW these are all powder coated finishes.... not paint... maybe small painted graphics

Mr. Demeanor · Dec 14, 2005

You could have it ceramic coated which they do to headers. It looks like aluminum and shines up pretty good. Not sure how it would hold up to water. Then theres always the colored truck bed spray liner stuff if you want super durable.

Mild Thunder · Dec 14, 2005

Blue is nice, white is nice, but boring sometimes, purple is for Barney, Black is sharp, but invisible on the water, red stands out a lot. It says"hey, check me out, Im custom"

Go Red,

Shah Mat · Dec 14, 2005

I have seen the powder coat peel off some of the platforms. All it takes is one little nick and it spreads from there and you can't spot repair powder coating. Any damage or chips would require sandblasting and re-coating the whole thing. $$$

Has anyone painted their platform? How did it turn out? Does it last? If I can recover from this summers gas bill before next season, I'll be ordering one myself, and since my boat is yellow, I've been thinking of ordering it bare and painting it to match.

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