Swim Deck Hardwear

[Johan]

I've got a 1989 Nautique. The swim deck has hardwear on it that allows the deck to come off for easier garage storage. The hardwear is pretty worn and I need new brackets. Any suggestions where to find some?
Thanks.

[wakejunky]

RE: Swim Deck Hardwear

Are they totally out of commision? If not then I would sandblast them and powder coat them and call it good. Otherwise you'll be hard pressed to find direct replacements.

Chris

[Johan]

There pretty worn. Thinking of trying JB weld and sanding it down. The brackets are pretty loose.

[ag4ever]

A powdercoat job might build enough thickness to bring them back into spec.

[bkhallpass]

Your brackets look about the same as those still used. Have
you checked to see if the bolt patterns are the same?

BKH

[Johan]

Where can I get these ones that are still used? None of the boat shops have them. Thanks for the help.

[bkhallpass]

Where can I get these ones that are still used? None of the boat shops have them. Thanks for the help.

Well, if the bolt patterns are the same, I would contact Mid Ohio
Watersports (advertised at the top of this page). They are usually
very good to folks on this site, and offer a 15% disount to folks on
this site.

BKH

[Johan]

Thanks for your help. Much appreciated.

[Johan]

Thanks for your help. Much appreciated.

[Johan]

Mid Ohio Watersports can get them. Kellie wrote back with:

I do not have the swim deck brackets in stock, I can order them. The price is $187.80 with your Planet Nautique discount.
Thanks,
Kellie Repasky

But my buddy took them down to his welding shop and threw a couple of aluminum welds on the shafts then grinded them down to fit. Cost nothing and everything fits sweet.

[bkhallpass]

Well, it helps to have talented friends with welding equipment.

Glad it worked out for you.

BKH