Swim platform integrity

[Rmunroe1]

Does anyone know what if any core material is present in the reverse swim platform of a 1989 International 12 Meter Express? Thanks

[InvincibleSummer]

I do not know the answer to your question, however in general, most swim platforms have a core ... especially older platforms.

If you are considering drilling into the platform to mount anything, I share your concern. I'm currently planning on installing a pedestal mount for a Magma Grill on our 44' Trojan Express and will be drilling a through hole larger than the diameter of the needed bolt and then refilling the hole with epoxy ... then redrilling the holes needed for the bolt. That way, the platform will be protected by the epoxy no matter what. Should be worry free.

[Rmunroe1]

Thanks. That would have been really good advice for previous owner I think. I have a constant drip under platform into bilge at forward edge of platform, midship and trying to ascertain where to begin to look for issue of how big an issue it may be

[prowlersfish]

Most likely balsa cored. The leak may be from the mounting hardware.