SRS 16' Commercial Frontier III Board, Marine Blue (Matching Tread)

The S.R. Smith 16-Foot Commercial Frontier III Diving Board, Marine Blue with Matching Tread (Part Number 66-209-6163T / 66-209-616S3-MT) is an extra-long, fiberglass-reinforced commercial springboard designed for competition dive wells, municipal aquatic centers, and resort complexes.

Unlike two-tone models that feature a contrasting white traction runner, this configuration delivers a uniform Marine Blue aesthetic across the entire upper deck, integrating the non-slip aggregate traction profile directly into the color-matched acrylic gelcoat surface.

Construction & Material Architecture

• Laminated Composite Core: Full-length multi-ply Douglas fir and select composite wood core engineered to absorb high-amplitude cyclic flexural stresses and prevent core fatigue over long-term public pool operation.

• Fiberglass Encapsulation: Heavy-gauge multi-axial structural fiberglass roving vacuum-infused with premium polyester resin, forming an impermeable barrier against water ingress, chemical softening, delamination, and fungal rot.

• Matching Color Tread: Factory-molded aggregate non-slip surface in uniform Marine Blue, providing wet traction compliant with commercial public pool safety standards without contrasting white tread strips.

• UV & Chemical Resistance: Formulated with high-grade UV inhibitors and chemical-resistant outer resins to resist sun bleaching, surface chalking, chloramine fog hazing, and mechanical room acid splashes.

Dimensional & Mounting Specifications

• Nominal Length: 16'-0" (192 inches / approx. 4.88 m).

• Nominal Width: 18 inches (approx. 45.7 cm).

• Profile / Taper: Progressive thickness taper (approx. 1.5" at the tip to 2.75"–3.00" through the fulcrum contact zone) engineered for full 16-foot mechanical leverage.

• Mounting Configuration: Standard commercial 2-hole rear butt-end pattern:

  • Hole Center-to-Center Spacing: 12 inches (30.5 cm).

  • Hole Diameter: Pre-drilled for 1/2" diameter heavy-duty commercial mounting bolts.

• Specified Fulcrum Setting (Critical): Must be installed with the fulcrum positioned strictly within the manufacturer-calibrated range—centered 84 to 88 inches (nominally 86 inches) forward from the center of the rear mounting holes. Deviation alters spring stiffness, risks laminate shear failure, and voids manufacturer warranties.

• Duty Rating: Commercial recreational classification; maximum single-diver weight capacity of 250 lbs (113.4 kg) under standard commercial aquatic codes.

Stand Compatibility & Fulcrum Requirements

• Compatible Stands: Engineered for commercial cantilever frames, steel pedestal stands, U-frame bases, and meter stands specifically configured and spaced for 16-foot boards (e.g., S.R. Smith 16' Steel Meter Stands, Frontier II/III commercial 16' frames, and heavy-duty 2-bend or 3-bend tubular stands).

• Fulcrum Protection: Requires a heavy-duty rubber fulcrum pad (1.90" to 2.375" OD rubber sleeve or clamp-on elastomer pad) secured over the stand fulcrum bar to absorb cyclic impact energy and eliminate fiberglass stress cracks.

• Associated Mounting Kit: Compatible with S.R. Smith Hardware Kit BK-100 or stainless steel commercial mounting bolt sets (1/2" × 5" or 1/2" × 5-1/2" grade 304/316 bolts, neoprene isolator washers, lock washers, and brass or stainless acorn caps).

Weight and Logistics Profile

• Net Unit Weight: Approximately 98 to 112 lbs (approx. 44.5 to 50.8 kg).

• Packaged Dimensions: Reinforced heavy-duty corrugated shipping crate/sleeve measuring approximately 194" L × 20" W × 4" H (approx. 493 cm × 51 cm × 10 cm).

• Packaged Shipping Weight: Approximately 120 to 135 lbs (approx. 54.4 to 61.2 kg).

• Freight Classification & Logistics: Ships exclusively via LTL Flatbed or Specialized Overlength Freight (NMFC Class 70 to 85). Due to the crate length exceeding 16 feet, commercial dock access, flatbed boom offloading, or liftgate staging is required on site.