I just installed a set of davits for my Zodiac. The davit manufacturer makes it clear that the dinghy drain valve should be open to prevent rain water from collecting in the dinghy and eventually causing damage to the davits from the extra weight of the rainwater.
My Zodiac like many others is equipped with a self bailing drain valve that relies on the dinghy moving forward to suck water out. I suspect that it will not drain if the dinghy is just sitting on the davits but I am not sure. How have others dealt with this especially if there going to be away from the boat for awhile?
Thanks
Marc
My Zodiac like many others is equipped with a self bailing drain valve that relies on the dinghy moving forward to suck water out. I suspect that it will not drain if the dinghy is just sitting on the davits but I am not sure. How have others dealt with this especially if there going to be away from the boat for awhile?
Thanks
Marc