Adding substantial weight to the swim platform or transom of a boat can affect its trim and potentially its performance. To minimize these impacts, the lift and tender should be positioned as far forward on the swim platform as possible, closest to the transom.
This positioning helps in several ways:
- It reduces any reduction in boat performance caused by weight distribution.
- It minimizes the impact of wake waves and waves from a following sea, improving the overall stability and ride of the boat.