Platform Systems
Salty Hoist Platform Systems replace traditional bunk configurations with a full aluminum walking surface, providing improved boarding access, enhanced stability, and vessel support. Each platform is fabricated in-house using marine-grade aluminum with galvanized components for long-term saltwater durability.
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Marine-Grade Aluminum
Fabricated in-house with galvanized hardware for saltwater durability
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Custom-Built to Order
Sized to match your vessel’s beam and your Salty Hoist lift system
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3 Decking Styles
Standard, ThruFlowâ˘, and SureStep⢠to match any boating lifestyle
Choose Your Platform Type
Select the platform decking style that best fits your vessel and lift requirements.
Standard 5½” Decking ⢠ThruFlow⢠⢠SureStepâ˘
Each platform is custom-built to match your vessel’s beam and lift dimensions for a perfect fit.
Standard Platform (5½ⳠDecking)
The Standard Platform features 5½” wide aluminum decking planks that provide a solid, full walking surface across your lift. Designed to replace traditional bunk configurations, this platform delivers superior vessel support, easier boarding access, and a clean modern appearance that holds up in harsh saltwater environments.
Platform Applications
- Pontoon boats and wide-beam vessels
- Center console and bay boats
- Vessels requiring full hull support across the beam
- Customers prioritizing boarding access and vessel protection
Decking Details & Performance
- Decking Width: 5½” aluminum planks
- Surface: Solid aluminum with drainage gaps between planks
- Frame: Marine-grade aluminum structural frame
- Hardware: Stainless steel fasteners throughout
Key Advantage:
The 5½” standard decking provides a cost-effective, durable platform solution with excellent structural support and a clean, professional look.
Dimensions & Sizing
- Custom-built to match your vessel’s beam width
- Available in widths to fit any Salty Hoist lift configuration
- Side-to-side and front-to-back dimensions fabricated to order
- Compatible with all Salty Hoist 2 and 4 motor lift systems
Custom sizing is available and pricing may vary depending on material amounts needed*
ThruFlow⢠Platform
The ThruFlow⢠Platform features open-grid polypropylene decking panels that allow water to flow freely through the surface, reducing weight and keeping the platform cleaner between uses. Ideal for customers who want excellent drainage, reduced debris accumulation, and a low-maintenance surface that stays cooler underfoot in direct sunlight.
Platform Applications
- Center console boats and bay boats
- Customers in high-heat, high-sun environments
- Vessels that accumulate significant debris or marine growth
- Customers wanting a lightweight, low-maintenance platform option
Decking Details & Performance
- Decking Type: Open-grid polypropylene panels
- Surface: Open grid pattern allows water and debris to pass through
- Frame: Marine-grade aluminum structural frame
- Hardware: Stainless steel fasteners throughout
Key Advantage:
The open-grid ThruFlow⢠surface provides outstanding drainage and significantly reduces debris buildup, making it one of the easiest platform styles to maintain.
Dimensions & Sizing
- Custom-built to match your vessel’s beam width
- Available in widths to fit any Salty Hoist lift configuration
- Side-to-side and front-to-back dimensions fabricated to order
- Compatible with all Salty Hoist 2 and 4 motor lift systems
Custom sizing is available and pricing may vary depending on material amounts needed*
SureStep⢠Platform
The SureStep⢠Platform features a high-traction composite decking surface engineered for maximum grip, making it the ideal choice for customers who prioritize safety, especially in wet conditions. The non-slip texture provides confident footing when boarding and working around your vessel, whether barefoot or in boat shoes.
Platform Applications
- All boat types in high-traffic boarding situations
- Families and customers who frequently board barefoot
- Customers in environments with frequent rain, spray, or wave wash
- Commercial and semi-commercial docking applications
Decking Details & Performance
- Decking Type: High-traction composite non-slip surface
- Surface: Textured grip pattern for wet and dry conditions
- Frame: Marine-grade aluminum structural frame
- Hardware: Stainless steel fasteners throughout
Key Advantage:
The SureStep⢠non-slip surface provides the highest level of traction of any platform option, significantly reducing slip and fall risk in wet boarding conditions.
Dimensions & Sizing
- Custom-built to match your vessel’s beam width
- Available in widths to fit any Salty Hoist lift configuration
- Side-to-side and front-to-back dimensions fabricated to order
- Compatible with all Salty Hoist 2 and 4 motor lift systems
Custom sizing is available and pricing may vary depending on material amounts needed*