bracket material

I will defend them as to the knowledge that Janet has. As to what will fit and what won't,we are talking about 30 year old boats that did not come with platforms.She does a fantastic job for the info & data she has.
Just ordered a set for a '78 SN and it is a 90 degree transom w/a 13 swing. I am slowly building my own data base as to specs.
I wish all my venders were as helpful and willing as they are,I am sure that they will build a replacement if the product does not meet your satifaction. Call me or Janet................boat dr

69 Mustang wrote: Rich, My apologies for the thread-jack. Billy, None of this is meant to trash Alloy Marine - they seem like good, honest people and were as helpful as they could be. I want to buy their product but: I need a set for a 78 SkiTique. As I said, I have had conversations with the people at Alloy Marine and they did not seem to be familiar with my boat. They could not confirm if I need a 10 degree inswing with a 10 degree upswing which is what I believe I need. Also, they could not speak with authority about the need for a center bracket. Please weigh in with your knowledge and experience. Apologies for posting rather than calling, but due to my current location I will not have access to a phone for a few days (go figure - internet access, yet no phone access! and no, it is not a jail cell, lol) Mike

Mike,

Did you order yours yet? They do seem like good folks and last time I brought this up Boat Dr seriously defended Alloy Marine, but I had a little trouble with my 76 tique (same as yours I would guess) also. The swing depends on where you want to mount them. Outside the exhaust or inside. (I recommend outside) Mine are outside and they swung them just a tad too much so they toe in just a tad, but ends up that you would never notice. They sent me 97 degree vertical. I forget exactly what I asked for, I believe it was 100 degree. The 97s slope down just a tad, again barely noticable but not what I had hoped. So I think Boat Dr may be a little off with 90. Maybe the 68 is a different hull but the 76 transom definitely slopes out a bit. I was surprised as you were that they werent more familiar with our hulls as I would think they would have had a ton of orders. My advice is measure very carefully several times and stand firm with what you request. They talked me out of my measurements and on top of that sent something slightyly different than what they said over the phone. (you can tell becasue they etch the two specs into the paint (they did on mine anyway)

mike, zap me an e-mail to ;
Hobiedr@bellsouth.net
just sent a set out for a 68 mustang should be the same
13 degrees of swing
90 degree transom
    boat dr

Rich,

My apologies for the thread-jack.

Billy,

None of this is meant to trash Alloy Marine - they seem like good, honest people and were as helpful as they could be. I want to buy their product but:

I need a set for a 78 SkiTique. As I said, I have had conversations with the people at Alloy Marine and they did not seem to be familiar with my boat. They could not confirm if I need a 10 degree inswing with a 10 degree upswing which is what I believe I need. Also, they could not speak with authority about the need for a center bracket.

Please weigh in with your knowledge and experience. Apologies for posting rather than calling, but due to my current location I will not have access to a phone for a few days (go figure - internet access, yet no phone access! and no, it is not a jail cell, lol)

Mike

behindpropeller wrote: Etch->alodine->primer->paint on aluminum will hold up longer than powder on aluminum in most cases.

Anodizing would be the most durable, but thick glossy powder looks better. So far its holding up much better than the paint did, especially when hit with On/Off hull cleaner.

TRBenj wrote: Mojo wrote: Each time you mess with them and or replace them, they'll look the same in no time... I dunno Dave- powder will hold up much better than paint. Mine look as good as they did last spring when I got them back from the coater.

Depends on how they are prepped. Etch->alodine->primer->paint on aluminum will hold up longer than powder on aluminum in most cases. You get one crack and the corrosion will run under the powdercoat.

I would go for black anodize if I wanted to waste another $100 on messing with my brackets.

Mojo wrote: I have the same brackets that were added to my boat this spring. After a few hours in the water, they dulled up and looked crappy too.. Each time you mess with them and or replace them, they'll look the same in no time... My suggestion is work on the topside, put your money there if need be. The rest save for beer......oh and the platform Moj'

Time for ya'll to buy a new set,the Boat Doctor is a distr. for Alloy Marine.
They are the OEM supplier of most swim platform brackets.We can sell them somewhat cheaper than the list price they, Alloy Marine,sell them for.
Give me a call if you have any questions or need prices........1-318-386-2825

I hadn't thought of powdercoating. That's a great idea and I have a friend that does it for a living. Guess I better give him a call. This boat isn't a trailer queen but I am trying to slowly get it back in "like new" shape.

You guys a nuts! Why would you take the bracket out off of the boat and mess with possibly making another leak.

I dont think theyre anodized- just painted. I had my brackets powdercoated. The trick is that the mounting brackets on the boat are pretty tough to remove (the top bolts have backing nuts). So far, Ive only done the platform side.

I wanted to clean my brackets up too but didn't know how to start. I will be very interested to find out the best way to shine these up.