Swim Platform
I do have a small line with a clip on it that I wrap around the back stay bracket in case the swim platform bracket were to slip off and head for the bottom. The swim platform bracket simply slips over the back stay bracket. It is not necessary to secure it.
Storage is a simple thing. Pull two pins from the platform bracket and lift off the platform. I stores nicely in either of the cockpit storage compartments. We have it on most all the time so storage requirement is minimal. The only time I remove it is if we are sailing in rough water and anticipate a starboard tack. The platform will catch some water when the boat is healed over.
I had considered a folding design but that became too complicated and would have required drilling holes in the transom. As it turns out, I like the ability to easily remove the platform.
The platform is particularly handy for on and off loading from the dinghy, moving the outboard from the dinghy to the stern rail, fishing off the back of the boat and of course, swimming.
And added feature of the platform is that it is an excellent "dog house" when cruising for extended periods. When my First Mate gives me that look, I know it's time to do a "time out" on my platform.
Tom