SWIM PLATFORM NO DECK-SNAPS HACK
We are often asked about deck-snaps on swim platforms and what type we recommend. Because the self-adhesive snaps are not ideal for platforms we suggest using he standard self-tapping male snaps.
Now thanks to two time DECKadence owner Jim Mauritz there’s an alternative method. We will call this the JM Zip-Tie method. You’re basically securing the DECKadence to the platform through the platform slots with releasable zip-ties, it’s easy, effective and hey … no deck-snaps required!
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- Start by cutting your DECKadence to size and lay your DECKadence over the platform where you want it to stay.
- Next identify the 2 points to enter and exit the zip-ties around the platform slots. These are the points where the zip-tie wraps around underneath the platform water vents. Do this on the port and starboard sides as well as center and aft if possible.
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3. Remove the DECKadence and mark (on the bottom) where the tooth pics entered through the DECKadence with a sharpie.
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4. With your razor knife cut ¼” slots where you marked with the razor knife. From there work the zip-tie through the bottom and half way to the top. Use a AWL to tunnel horizontally just over the poly vinyl underside of mat and the needle nose pliers to pull it through.
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