What are the smallest cruisers that can effectively mount davits for holding a hard dinghy? Do you have to have a 20,000 lb. displacement boat to do that, or can it be done successfully in a 12,000 lb. boat? I think it is an intriguing question, because a hard dinghy has its advantages if the darn thing didn't have to be towed everywhere.
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dingy davits
you might contact the guys at the site listed below. the experts can advise you about displacement etc. I made a set of ss davits for our cat30 and they save alot of hassle not having to tow or drag the boat up on the fordeck. I am sure I gain at least a half to one knot in boat speed by not dragging a dinghy. Strange as it may sound I really notice how much quieter it is when the dinghy is up on davits rather than "chattering" along behind
your marina may charge more for davit length. I have seen two sailboats in my marina that are about 27-29 ft in length with davits. I use lift an inflatable which weighs about 80 lbs. I mount the outboard on the stern rail. A small hard dinghy shouldn't weigh much more than 80 - 100 lbs.
you might contact the guys at the site listed below. the experts can advise you about displacement etc. I made a set of ss davits for our cat30 and they save alot of hassle not having to tow or drag the boat up on the fordeck. I am sure I gain at least a half to one knot in boat speed by not dragging a dinghy. Strange as it may sound I really notice how much quieter it is when the dinghy is up on davits rather than "chattering" along behind
your marina may charge more for davit length. I have seen two sailboats in my marina that are about 27-29 ft in length with davits. I use lift an inflatable which weighs about 80 lbs. I mount the outboard on the stern rail. A small hard dinghy shouldn't weigh much more than 80 - 100 lbs.How Much $$
Tom- How much did it cost you to put davits on your C-30, and are they easily removable when you want to "streamline"? Did you mount them yourself?
Tom- How much did it cost you to put davits on your C-30, and are they easily removable when you want to "streamline"? Did you mount them yourself?
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