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Old 28-07-2006, 10:46 AM   #1
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formula silent thunder swim platform

Does anyone know anything about these platforms,ive got one on my formula 242ss and its a bit on the quiet side is there any mods that can be done,(my missis wouldnt be pleased if i take it off completely!)
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Old 28-07-2006, 02:00 PM   #2
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think on offshoreonly.com they get a regular mention. do a search on there and you will have plenty to read! Think they drill holes in em etc but it would also be worth speakin to matt on ere too
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Old 28-07-2006, 03:36 PM   #3
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Cool thanks for that
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Old 28-07-2006, 04:08 PM   #4
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You have 3 options.
1) Remove the platform. Unless you waterski you'll never use it anyway.

2) Pull the platform off, remove the internal baffles, and replace

3) Get a 3 or 4" holesaw and cut holes in the bottom.

Personally, I stumped for no.1, it looks and sounds much better.

<img src='http://www.mattyorke.co.uk/albums/album08/1_G.jpg'></img>
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Old 28-07-2006, 06:29 PM   #5
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Who's that oul duffa in the back of your boat?
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what did the arse look like before with the platform matt??
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