232 gulfstream swim platform question

[paulyjsob]

I have a 2000 gulfstream with twin outboards. I just had the swim platform repaired and re mounted. Does the platform sit right on top of the outboard bracket? I could have sworn it did. After the re mounting the platform is about an inch above the platform. Everything looks very well aligned otherwise.
Thanks!

 

[bfrank]

I'm not exactly sure but maybe a few pics could help

 

[grady23]

That is where mine as well as ALL others I've seen sit. It helps add support to the unit. I would be discussing this with whoever did the work. Ask for a complete explanation as to why it is "High" instead of on top of the bracket.

 

[paulyjsob]

The platform was hit by the previous owner. We removed it last fall and repaired a few corners over the winter. When mounting it this spring, we could not get it to line up properly while resting on bracket. Being its a 45 minute drive to the boat and it was getting late in the season, we asked a local "boat guy" (with a good reputation that's done good work for us before) to mount it for us. He said he had a hard time getting things lined up as well, but succeeded. The edge of the platform that's mounts to the transom is parallel to the transom and everything looks great; other than the fact that its not resting on the transom.

 

[ROBERTH]

If I recall on mine, I have some starboard strips under certain parts to seal up the gap, but will have to look next time down at the boat. I recall as I was planning on removing mine to seal up the access hatches underneath that are on the bracket as I think that is where the water is entering the bracket so I remember seeing some starboard and screws under that looked to be cut to fit the curves and help to seal.