Bel_Mar_Pointe
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I received an early Father's Day present, which is a Magma Catalina Grill. I have searched all over the boat for a place to mount it on a 2007 260DA. Needless to say it will probably have to go on the starboard side of the swim deck. I have the camper enclosures which using the rod is out of the question. I have used the search feature on the site and didn't find what I was looking for. I had a couple of questions on putting the pedestal mount on the swim deck.
1.) Obviously through the deck bolting would be best. How thick is the swim deck? The boat is slipped and will have to be hauled out. I drop enough stuff when I am on solid ground.
2.) Can it be screwed to the swim deck and sealed?
3.) Do I need to use 5200 or 4200?
I am scared to death to drill that first hole in the boat:smt100! Tried the bigger boat route to fit the grill, but that didn't work.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I just installed mine last weekend......piece of cake.
1) Not only the best option but the only option IMO. I drilled the holes and mounted the pedestal while in the water in about 25 mintues. I used 1/4-20 x 1.5" ss flathead screws with nylock nuts and fender washers. Looks great and no tools lost.
2) I wouldn't.
3) Your choice but I went with 4200.
Also, be sure that the pedestal when mounted will match the contour or curve of the swim ladder hatch cover as it rests against it. My Magma Catalina sits only about 6" above the ladder hatch when mounted which made me a little worried but the pedestal never got even warm at the highest setting on the BBQ. No issues there.
Ok.....it was a pain to reach the farthest two bolts under the swim platform but it can be done. Bring some extra hardware and tie that wrench off!