Just took delivery of my 28TE. -- upgrades?

[Jknox0601]

I just closed on the purchase of a very nice 2002 28TE that has a brand new 2014 Volvo D6-330 engine. It is a great boat. I am really looking forward to a great offshore 2015 season for Salmon and Albacore off of San Francisco. I am considering two upgrades to the boat: a swim step and a heater/defroster run off the engine cooling system. As to the latter, Volvo makes a nice looking unit but of course it is a bit spendy ($650 for the part, less ducting etc.). Not sure where to turn for a swim step, since the Albin factory is no more. I want something that is sturdy, looks good on the boat, and is low maintenance (I.e. Not teak). Any leads from seasoned owners greatly appreciated.

[JackK]

The guys at Standish Boat Yard in Tiverton, RI have a lot of templates and knowledge. You might give Ken Hilton a call for help on where to start. You can reach Ken at (401) 624-4075.

[tego]

You can also try Marine Connection Liquidators in Ft Pierce, FL. They're on line and have a bunch of NOS platforms in fiberglass, starboard etc. Give them a call. Good luck, Ben