Davies
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You mean in addition to being able to remove the dinghy from the water while traveling?
Among the advantages are having a good place to hang the laundry.
Among the advantages are having a good place to hang the laundry.
Disadvantages: You have to duck.
Advantages: No different that a regular transom: dinghy hoist, solar panel mounting, and Don's laundry.
Advantages: No different that a regular transom: dinghy hoist, solar panel mounting, and Don's laundry.
Not much difference between the transom and walk out sterns that I can see. Other than those already listed, these are what I have seen
Disadvantages: Something else to watch out for when docking/undocking.
Advantages: Easy access in and out of the dinghy. If you keep the dinghy in the davits overnight, then its still with you in the morning. Keeping the dinghy in the davits also helps prevent barnacle build up on the dinghy, up to 1/4" growth in 5-7 days in warmer locations.
Disadvantages: Something else to watch out for when docking/undocking.
Advantages: Easy access in and out of the dinghy. If you keep the dinghy in the davits overnight, then its still with you in the morning. Keeping the dinghy in the davits also helps prevent barnacle build up on the dinghy, up to 1/4" growth in 5-7 days in warmer locations.
you need to consider where the stern light is going to be repositioned. most find that the dingy covers the light and it needs to be displayed at night.
Also check the view to sternward for all crew that will be at the helm. While I can see over the dingy fine the 5'1" wife is not so lucky.
Also check the view to sternward for all crew that will be at the helm. While I can see over the dingy fine the 5'1" wife is not so lucky.
Don't forget to consider Weaver Industries system.
http://www.weaverindustries.com/index.cfm/category/6/davits-for-inflatable-dinghies.html
I have them and my only complaint is that I bought a larger dinghy 10'3", and when the boat heels, it sometimes drags in the water. My 8'6" had no such problem. My dink weighs 110 lbs and I have no problem tipping it up to the storage position.
http://www.weaverindustries.com/index.cfm/category/6/davits-for-inflatable-dinghies.html
I have them and my only complaint is that I bought a larger dinghy 10'3", and when the boat heels, it sometimes drags in the water. My 8'6" had no such problem. My dink weighs 110 lbs and I have no problem tipping it up to the storage position.
Re: Davits aft
When at sea, be sure that the dinghy on davits has adequate opportunities to drain and is kept covered just the same. Should this fill up with heavy rain or become pooped by a sea, you could kiss all your boat performance good-bye (and possibly even the boat). Many are the tales of crews cutting the dinghy loose in a blow in order to save the ship.
The other more common caveat regards the added weight astern, in the exact worst place (other than in the forepeak) to add weight to any boat. Keep all the unnecessary stuff, oars, MOB gear, toys, etc., out of the dinghy. At best there should be nothing at all in the dink when it's on its davits.
The simplest design for davits will finish up being the most reliable, lightest in weight, and easiest to use. Again, avoid weight or complexity here. Having to climb around or under/over the arrangement might be the least of your worries. The cleverest plan will incorporate MOB gear, the mainsheet traveller, antennae and lifeline attachments in a simple, integrated, lightweight, ad-hoc design. Unfortunately so many boaties don't seem to think of this before adding complexity.
When at sea, be sure that the dinghy on davits has adequate opportunities to drain and is kept covered just the same. Should this fill up with heavy rain or become pooped by a sea, you could kiss all your boat performance good-bye (and possibly even the boat). Many are the tales of crews cutting the dinghy loose in a blow in order to save the ship.
The other more common caveat regards the added weight astern, in the exact worst place (other than in the forepeak) to add weight to any boat. Keep all the unnecessary stuff, oars, MOB gear, toys, etc., out of the dinghy. At best there should be nothing at all in the dink when it's on its davits.
The simplest design for davits will finish up being the most reliable, lightest in weight, and easiest to use. Again, avoid weight or complexity here. Having to climb around or under/over the arrangement might be the least of your worries. The cleverest plan will incorporate MOB gear, the mainsheet traveller, antennae and lifeline attachments in a simple, integrated, lightweight, ad-hoc design. Unfortunately so many boaties don't seem to think of this before adding complexity.
Below is a picture of davits that came on my boat. I made a duplicate set and had them powder coated white. I ended up with less than $650 total in them including hardware. The load is limited with how secure your stern rail is or can be made. I used reinforcements from the rail to the top of the cockpit. I had a 250lb buddy swing on each and they do not wiggle at all. If you have any interest I will post more details on parts needed and procedures for mounting. Once again, if your rail is not very secure they will not work.
Jimmy
Port St Lucie,FL
Jimmy
Port St Lucie,FL
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