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May 05, 2011, 02:26:36 PM
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Glock Diver

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Did AS make a casting platform extension as an accessory?
« on: May 05, 2011, 02:26:36 PM »
I noticed a 2" ledge at the aft end of my casting platform, and wondered if it's purpose was to accommodate an extension to the casting platform?  

Since I may need to sleep on the deck tomorrow night, I rigged up something quick and easy, but would much prefer to find something that's more appropriate for a boat!

 :!:  Disclaimer: :!:   I know this is super ghetto-looking.   Just a 1-night solution for $25!  If anyone can point me in the direction of the real deal, I would appreciate it!

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May 05, 2011, 03:30:14 PM
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Re: Did AS make a casting platform extension as an accessory?
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2011, 03:30:14 PM »
That looks pretty cool.  I'm sure it wouldn't be that hard to build a proper one.  Just lay up some glass on a plywood core and your good to go.
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May 05, 2011, 08:03:43 PM
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Re: Did AS make a casting platform extension as an accessory?
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2011, 08:03:43 PM »
That's a good idea - seems to be the perfect height for a 2x  :thumleft:
You could put some 1x2 across the bottom to lock them together, maybe add one more board and cut it around the seat to lock it in and then you could cruise around with it? Don't know if the ledge goes farther aft.
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May 05, 2011, 10:52:49 PM
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Re: Did AS make a casting platform extension as an accessory?
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2011, 10:52:49 PM »
Mike that works,now if you get a dodger cover made you will have your own cabin.
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May 05, 2011, 11:05:09 PM
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Re: Did AS make a casting platform extension as an accessory?
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2011, 11:05:09 PM »
Quote from: "Glock Diver"
I noticed a 2" ledge at the aft end of my casting platform, and wondered if it's purpose was to accommodate an extension to the casting platform?  

Since I may need to sleep on the deck tomorrow night, I rigged up something quick and easy, but would much prefer to find something that's more appropriate for a boat!

 :!:  Disclaimer: :!:   I know this is super ghetto-looking.   Just a 1-night solution for $25!  If anyone can point me in the direction of the real deal, I would appreciate it!



Super-Ghetto?... Naw!

It looks great.

No kidding!  Reminds me of when was a kid here in NC...Dad had an old Chevy four door Bel-Air...he made up a contraption like that for the back seat, so us kids could have a "bed" on the way to Orlando's Disney World....rightg after the park opened, 1967.
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May 05, 2011, 11:07:20 PM
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Re: Did AS make a casting platform extension as an accessory?
« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2011, 11:07:20 PM »
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Quote from: "Glock Diver"
I noticed a 2" ledge at the aft end of my casting platform, and wondered if it's purpose was to accommodate an extension to the casting platform?  

Since I may need to sleep on the deck tomorrow night, I rigged up something quick and easy, but would much prefer to find something that's more appropriate for a boat!

 :!:  Disclaimer: :!:   I know this is super ghetto-looking.   Just a 1-night solution for $25!  If anyone can point me in the direction of the real deal, I would appreciate it!



Super-Ghetto??? Naw!

 :afro:  :afro:  :afro:

Chit...It looks great.

No kidding! Reminds me of when was a kid here in NC...Dad had an old Chevy four door Bel-Air...he made up a contraption like that for the back seat, so us kids could have a "bed" on the way to Orlando's Disney World....rightg after the park opened, 1967.

1977, Scott...
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May 05, 2011, 11:09:47 PM
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Re: Did AS make a casting platform extension as an accessory?
« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2011, 11:09:47 PM »
Mike,
That ledge was always there, never saw a need for it. no extension ever offered...

Just one of those WTF is this for? moments...
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May 05, 2011, 11:27:43 PM
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« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2011, 11:27:43 PM »
SB,

We we're both wrong....I remember going there...but instead of being 11...was 14....Park first opened Oct. 1, 1971.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Disney_World_Resort

Old, old, old....Gonna have a birthday next year... :wink:
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May 05, 2011, 11:38:42 PM
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« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2011, 11:38:42 PM »
Always wondred if i would see  :afro: used now i have  :wink:
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May 05, 2011, 11:53:29 PM
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« Reply #9 on: May 05, 2011, 11:53:29 PM »
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Always wondred if i would see  :afro: used now i have  :wink:

Well, dammit,  :afro:  :afro:  :afro:  :afro:  :afro:  :afro:  :afro:  :afro:  :afro:  :afro:  :afro:  :afro:  :afro:  :afro:  :afro:  :afro:  :afro:  :afro:  :afro:  :afro:  :afro:  :afro:  :afro:  :afro:

I think I exhausted the year's, maybe the decade's supply there...

Scott R,
Moved to Orlando in May, 1980, got at job a Sleaze World, AKA Sea World, while going to school at UCF...know a bit about Dismal Rat World (our name for it... :shock: )...

Most people don't know it, but back in that day, fully half their workforce was gay...and ALL the chatracters! I know we should be tolerant, but, c'mon...
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May 05, 2011, 11:57:35 PM
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Re: Did AS make a casting platform extension as an accessory?
« Reply #10 on: May 05, 2011, 11:57:35 PM »
That's good stuff Bob  :lol:
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May 06, 2011, 12:02:11 AM
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Re: Did AS make a casting platform extension as an accessory?
« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2011, 12:02:11 AM »
CH, gotta beg "Birthday" on this one... :roll:

Was meant as a PM to Glock, goofed it, but was responded to on the "double quick" before could delete... :roll:

Saw what was up, and changed it quickly...but alas, it is here, for all eternity....and not just one....

 :roll:

Oh well...the truth sometimes hurts....but too old to lie... :lol:

Thanks for everything.... and ya'll have a GREAT time this weekend!

 :cheers:  :cheers:
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May 06, 2011, 12:06:23 AM
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Re: Did AS make a casting platform extension as an accessory?
« Reply #12 on: May 06, 2011, 12:06:23 AM »
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CH, gotta beg "Birthday" on this one... :roll:

Was meant as a PM to Glock, goofed it, but was responded to on the "double quick" before could delete... :roll:

Saw what was up, and changed it quickly...but alas, it is here, for all eternity....and not just one....

 :roll:

Oh well...the truth sometimes hurts....but too old to lie... :lol:

Thanks for everything.... and ya'll have a GREAT time this weekend!

 :cheers:  :cheers:

Behave yourself... :shock:
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May 06, 2011, 12:11:46 AM
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Re: Did AS make a casting platform extension as an accessory?
« Reply #13 on: May 06, 2011, 12:11:46 AM »
Quote from: "gran398"
CH, gotta beg "Birthday" on this one... :roll:

Was meant as a PM to Glock, goofed it, but was responded to on the "double quick" before could delete... :roll:

Saw what was up, and changed it quickly...but alas, it is here, for all eternity....and not just one....

 :roll:

Oh well...the truth sometimes hurts....but too old to lie... :lol:

Thanks for everything.... and ya'll have a GREAT time this weekend!

 :cheers:  :cheers:


Don't worry about it,had that quick repost thing happen to me once or twice,it's all in fun with friends who cares,i don't,anyway hope you had a great B Day and i remembered to pack the camera this time so i should have lots of pics posted sometime Sunday.
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May 06, 2011, 12:15:40 AM
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« Reply #14 on: May 06, 2011, 12:15:40 AM »
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Behave yourself...

We will  but if the hooters girls show up all bets off.
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