Building a under water diving platform

[Fishdip]

Looking to build a platform that can stand up to being under water “fresh water” the ideal platform would be cheap to build and not extremely heavy. What are some recommendations?

 

[Trace Malinowski]

The least expensive and lightest weight platforms I have seen were constructed of PVC pipe for the frames and screening materials for the decks.

 

[Fishdip]

The least expensive and lightest weight platforms I have seen were constructed of PVC pipe for the frames and screening materials for the decks.

What kinda screening material?

 

[Trace Malinowski]

Galvanized wire mesh was used in one I have been on. Not sure what thickness but it was sturdy.

 

[Fishdip]

Galvanized wire mesh was used in one I have been on. Not sure what thickness but it was sturdy.

Did it look like it was holding up good? And how big would you say it was?

 

[Tracy]

Cheapest option is to stick an old trampoline on the bottom. They usually hold up several years.

 

[Fishdip]

How do we feel about something like this? https://www.lowes.com/pd/COMMANDER-...Plastic-Freestanding-Shelving-Unit/1000626245

 

[Fishdip]

Cheapest option is to stick an old trampoline on the bottom. They usually hold up several years.

If the are gets lots of sediment tho would it be a dust storm every weekend?

 

[Tracy]

If the are gets lots of sediment tho would it be a dust storm every weekend?

Same as any dock put on the bottom.

 

[Fishdip]

Same as any dock put on the bottom.

I was thinking a more open surface area such as the garage shelfs I posted would help prevent that correct?