Swim platform for a 2007 22' Cruiser

[Jondadi57]

My Dory did not come with a swim platform so I called North West Marine and ordered the original for a 2007, 22' Cruiser.
Unfortunately it did not come with a hole pattern or any directions on how to mount. Does anyone have first hand knowledge of installation for the swim platform with ladder? Any advise is welcome..

 

[shad]

I installed one on my boat and used a photos of a factory install at the Seattle Boat Show as a reference. You'll need to find the desired position and use a jigsaw to cut out the "U" for the trim tab cylinder. I used 3-4 dabs of 3M 4000 in lieu of the bottom screws to avoid additional holes in the transom. The top bolts are thru-bolted (drilled, core removed, filled with thickened epoxy, re-drilled). I think I used 1/2in bolts...but do not recall specifically. A photo of my install is in my album.