Finished platform with spring locks and black starboard insert table

Plan to add quick attach for large cooler

Inexpensive storage/staging platform/shore ladder ENLARGE TO SEE DETAILS

Close-up Cleat hole *

BASE PLATFORM

Stainless quick latches ($10ea e-trailer) A really nice marine latch

close up of quick latch easy on-off

Cooler holder for rack.
Used 2 36" x 1/4 brass threaded rodsfrom H.D. (each cut in half to make 4. Used 1/4 SS cap nuts on front 1/4 ss nylock nuts on back.
Used 1/2" sced. 40 PVC as top seperator.
Drilled a couple 7/8" holes in the bottom and used 18"x1/2 threaded PVC risers with twist on caps (spaced and located so they can be placed through any 2 rungs on the ladder/rack, so that cooler can be placed anywhere on rack to maximize boat balance and or rear view. I used 7/8" wood (just because I had it) 1/2" starboard would likely be more durable but this will last a long time. May need to notch for the spring latch so that it can fit far left.

COOLER RACK
Fits my Coleman Extreme Roller Cooler perfectly. Top 2 rods hold cooler tightly. Middle 2 rods rest on top of platform to position bottom 2 at correct hieght to bolt through the rungs.