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Hi All!!

Sorry it's been so long since the last post.  It's been too long since I posted.  

No excuses.     It was a VERY busy fall and I took on new projects at the house.    I got the hot tub and pool in the ground and began a new surrounding deck.    I added two lights and a set of french doors out of the master bedroom.     I knocked down an interior wall that never made sense why it was there since we moved in.    Anyway, I've been a busy dude.

I continue to be grateful for all of the blessings in my life.    I have nothing to complain about.   Business has been great and I've had my share of fun and restful side activities.

In 2015 I'm going to focus on doing better at:

1) Teaching Kale about the bigger picture regarding him taking over the business.   More exposure to the financial side and more details about the administrative work.     He's getting very good at doing the skilled work at the shop and he's so good with customers.

2)  Focusing on my health.     Don't get me wrong.....I'm pretty darn healthy already.    I never get sick.    But I read a saying from Gandi the other day that struck me.     Something about how people stress and work so hard for more money and then have to spend all of the money to "fix" the bad health that comes with too much stress and hard work.    In other words, I'm going to continue to attempt to balance the work and the zen.    Hope that makes sense.

3)  Spending more time with my grand kids.    They spent the night the other night with Jeanne and I.    What a hoot!   They never cease to amaze me with the things they say and do.    We made them grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup.    Kiah said it was her favorite dinner EVER!   Then we watched movies and put them to bed.     They enjoyed the Huckleberry pancakes that Jeanne made them in the morning.   Too fun.

So, I'm not sure I disclosed this is a blog, but Jeanne and I had the honor of being extras in the TV series Z Nation that is being filmed in Spokane.   We were zombies in episode 12 which aired this past Friday.     We had a lot of fun and I think we nailed it.   If you did not see it, check it out and let me know what you think.

Looking forward to another record year this next 12 months.  If you're thinking about making the leap and adding a Safe Step Swim Platform to your boat this year, please visit the website:    www.myswimplatform.com and see what all the buzz is about.

Cheers, and have a GREAT holiday season....

Scott

Unique way to use SeaDek pads

First.....a note to all of the folks in the middle of our great state that are suffering from unprecedented wild fires.    I can't imagine how uncomfortable it is there right now, because we can hardly breath here in Spokane and we are a hundred miles away.  Our thoughts and well wishes are with the people who have lost their homes, etc....    in the 213,000+ acre area that is affected.

On a lighter note...... A great customer of mine, Tom, has now had us do dozens of things to his already beautiful Sammy Duval MasterCraft to enhance it's looks and functionality.     The latest addition are these SeaDek pads to add a custom look to the deck and nice, non-skid application for his trailer fenders.

A great idea and we were all happy with how it turned out once the pads were installed.

If you would like to discuss a project that you have in mind for your boat, contact Scott at 509-995-6239 or visit the website-   www.myswimplatform.com and see all of the ways that we can care for or repair your boat.

Thanks, and have a Great weekend.

Lots to catch you up on!

I apologize for the long time between posts....     I've been the busiest I've ever been this spring.    But I do have lots of news!

First, another beautiful SUP just delivered.   I had great luck with a new resin I tried and had NO dry spots or faults in the flood coat.    Less porosity and air bubbles meant for a nearly flawless end result.   Still a Lot of work, but I feel good about this new process.

Next, and this is HUGE....    a customer brought me his Alpha class A motorhome for repair.    This coach has serious blistering on the side panels.    After reading up on the issue, it turns out the Alpha actually went bankrupt because of this issue.   Too many of the motorhomes were affected for them to cover under warranty.    AND, there was very little success in repair shops that knew what they were doing to permanently fix the problem.  

We ourselves, had problems with the blistering coming back after we thought we had fixed the problem.    We kept at it though until we figured out a way to fix the blisters and keep them from coming back.    The customer is happy and the coach looks like new.

So, if you are an Alpha coach owner and have this problem, contact us and we can assist in the repair.

Lastly, I just want to post a picture of another Safe Step Swim Platform that added the Safe Step Docdots solar LED lights on the deck.     He sent a picture and testimonial after he installed his platform.    Pretty cool affect.    If you want to learn more about Contemporary Fiberglass, please visit the website:    www.myswimplatform.com.

Also, on a personal note.....the library is almost done (and looking Great!)   and the golf course is coming along nicely.    I bought a tractor with a backhoe!     I wish I had more time to work on both of these projects as I really do have fun working on them.

Cheers, and have a Great boating season!

Scott

Another Doc Dot platform and a Brand New Option that you MUST see!

Hello and welcome back SPRING!

I'm in the process of building a platform for a gentleman from Indiana.   He made an awsome template and has added maybe the most options to the platform that I've even experienced!    He has two DocNSafes, two table receptors, four SS drink holders (he ordered beer holders   :)) and five Doc Dot solar LED lights!    Nice!     I'll be sure to add images once the platform is complete.

I had another new experience also last week.    A gentleman that was currently out of the country wanted to add a platform to his boat that was at a Marina on the east coast.   He could not make a proper template,  So he ordered a top mount overlay platform that simply had a 6" lip on the front so that it could be bolted down on the top of the existing platform.   Not the conventional way to approach a custom platform, but it worked and he is happy!

I was getting tons of requests for a platform that had a seat that would drop down in the water so that it could be used as either a ladder or a seat.    People liked the idea of being able to cool off in the water while watching the kids swim or enjoying a cocktail or ???   I had an idea of what I wanted to offer.    After several iterations, I came up with a powder coated aluminum seat that was strong and functional.   Then, after that proved itself worthy, I made one in a wider version so that someone special could join you for that cocktail.

Pricing for new stuff:   note……these will be offered in both black and white.

Safe Step Dive Seat / ladder-   $298.00

Safe Step Dive Seat / ladder in a pocket-   $498.00

* Safe Step Dive bench / ladder-   $398.00

* Safe Step Dive bench / ladder in a pocket-   $598.00

·        *   Image to come shortly.  

 People ask me all the time......."what sets your platforms apart from your competition"; or "why should I choose your company over your competitors"?   I think one reason is these new, innovative options that set us apart.   My competitors obviously agree as they keep trying to copy my ideas.

    I'm very excited as I think these new options will be as popular as the new LED products.   So if you want to stay cool this summer,  order your Safe Step Swim Platform with the new cool options now!   And visit the website:    www.myswimplatform.com

Have a Great weekend, 

Scott

Another Doc Dot platform

Had to show you this.    Both, because it is pretty fun, but also shows how versatile these solar LED lights are.    The platform was a pretty simple platform with the exception of a very nice SeaDek pad and these blue accent Doc Dots.

At only $16 ea installed, it is a no brainer to those who like a little bling.    We are crazy busy already and we are looking forward to a BIG 2014.      Order a swim platform peoples......I have to pay for the house remodel somehow!

Visit the website for more information.    www.myswimplatform.com

Cheers.    Have a Great boating season.

Another boat show already?

Happy New Year!

I really don't believe that it has been a year gone by already!    Seriously......it seems like just yesterday that I was packing up the display and getting on with completing the orders that come from the boat show.

That's OK.     We just got back from the Bahamas on a two week vacation and I'm rested, relaxed and excited about tackling 2014.  The vacation was terrific.   Weather was great.  My sister and husband were terrific hosts as always.  The fishing was great.   No complaints.

I am building Jeanne a library in the great room.   We were going to have somebody build it, but after getting bids, decided that I wanted to try it myself.   It made sense because it is not as busy during the winter so I have time, and I wanted a challenge.    Believe me....it's been a challenge.   I'm no carpenter to begin with.   And I have some good tools, but by no means good enough to accomplish this large project.   To make a long story short.....I am meeting the challenge so far.     I'm very proud of what I've done, albeit it's taking a lot longer than what a carpenter would take.   I'll try to post pictures when it's all done.

The boat show starts tomorrow.   This means that the busy season is right around the corner.    Kale and I are ready.  Please call or email if you need boat repair, care or of course......need a custom extended Safe Step Swim Platform.

I look forward to hearing from you.    See more of our new ideas at the website:   www.myswimplatform.com

Scott