On my 232 the previous owner mounted a plate "on top" of the swim platform. That plate extends off the back of the platform(90 degree bend) with a lip welded on top to mount the outboard. Seems very simple for someone to fab up and has been rock solid. Will send a pic next time I'm at the boat.
My Panther kicker mount just arrived after 2 months. So I have a couple of questions for you people that mounted a kicker on your 228. I'm mounting my Yamaha T8 on the starboard side of my swim step. How did you run your cables and fuel hose? I don't want to just run them over the stern. Also I...