Dinghy Roller Mount - Design Build
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Dinghy Roller Mount - Design Build
Wanted a simple easy way to load the tender & outboard up onto my swim platform...
Made this set-up, and it works great. Just pull it up with the dinghy's bow handle and tether it.
The Admiral can even pull it aboard, and launch it with relative ease.
Combined weight of the dinghy (123 lbs), 20 hp Suzuki (97 lbs), fuel & gear (45 lbs)....Total 265 lbs
Considering Wifey and I weigh a combined weight of 335 lbs (noticed how I approached that? )...and we basically live on the swim platform as do our friends & family when out in the bay...the placement of the tender unit there is mute with regards to structural capability.
Additionally the dinghy has a parking spot out of the water for the summer at the marina berth.
Lastly it has no noticeable affect on the Trojan with regards to getting on plane, maneuvering or handling.
Very happy with the result...
Made this set-up, and it works great. Just pull it up with the dinghy's bow handle and tether it.
The Admiral can even pull it aboard, and launch it with relative ease.
Combined weight of the dinghy (123 lbs), 20 hp Suzuki (97 lbs), fuel & gear (45 lbs)....Total 265 lbs
Considering Wifey and I weigh a combined weight of 335 lbs (noticed how I approached that? )...and we basically live on the swim platform as do our friends & family when out in the bay...the placement of the tender unit there is mute with regards to structural capability.
Additionally the dinghy has a parking spot out of the water for the summer at the marina berth.
Lastly it has no noticeable affect on the Trojan with regards to getting on plane, maneuvering or handling.
Very happy with the result...
1973 Trojan F25.5 - SW, ON.
2012 Triple Axle trailer
1978 C&C Mega 30' Sailboat
2014 Triple Axle trailer
2016 Highfield CL290 BL RIB
2017 20hp Suzuki 4 stroke
2012 Triple Axle trailer
1978 C&C Mega 30' Sailboat
2014 Triple Axle trailer
2016 Highfield CL290 BL RIB
2017 20hp Suzuki 4 stroke
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Re: Dinghy Roller Mount - Design Build
Oh, and they are removable too...
Each of the two mounts have two pull pins. Pull the pins toss the mounts under the rear bench, no stubbing toes!
Each of the two mounts have two pull pins. Pull the pins toss the mounts under the rear bench, no stubbing toes!
1973 Trojan F25.5 - SW, ON.
2012 Triple Axle trailer
1978 C&C Mega 30' Sailboat
2014 Triple Axle trailer
2016 Highfield CL290 BL RIB
2017 20hp Suzuki 4 stroke
2012 Triple Axle trailer
1978 C&C Mega 30' Sailboat
2014 Triple Axle trailer
2016 Highfield CL290 BL RIB
2017 20hp Suzuki 4 stroke
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Re: Dinghy Roller Mount - Design Build
Nice job like all your projects
Boating is good for the soul
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6BTA Cummins diesels
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Re: Dinghy Roller Mount - Design Build
Very nice job!
We are looking at options to mount our 11 1/2' inflatable and not seeing much we like. Any chance you can post a photo of the mounts without the dinghy in place? I have been thinking about fabricating something myself to get a good solution.
We are looking at options to mount our 11 1/2' inflatable and not seeing much we like. Any chance you can post a photo of the mounts without the dinghy in place? I have been thinking about fabricating something myself to get a good solution.
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Thanks Paul...prowlersfish wrote:Nice job like all your projects
1973 Trojan F25.5 - SW, ON.
2012 Triple Axle trailer
1978 C&C Mega 30' Sailboat
2014 Triple Axle trailer
2016 Highfield CL290 BL RIB
2017 20hp Suzuki 4 stroke
2012 Triple Axle trailer
1978 C&C Mega 30' Sailboat
2014 Triple Axle trailer
2016 Highfield CL290 BL RIB
2017 20hp Suzuki 4 stroke
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You bet...not looking to patent it, lol.WayWeGo wrote:Very nice job!
We are looking at options to mount our 11 1/2' inflatable and not seeing much we like. Any chance you can post a photo of the mounts without the dinghy in place? I have been thinking about fabricating something myself to get a good solution.
Will try to get some pics of them this weekend and post them.
1973 Trojan F25.5 - SW, ON.
2012 Triple Axle trailer
1978 C&C Mega 30' Sailboat
2014 Triple Axle trailer
2016 Highfield CL290 BL RIB
2017 20hp Suzuki 4 stroke
2012 Triple Axle trailer
1978 C&C Mega 30' Sailboat
2014 Triple Axle trailer
2016 Highfield CL290 BL RIB
2017 20hp Suzuki 4 stroke
- Paul - SW Ontario
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Re: Dinghy Roller Mount - Design Build
WayWeGo wrote:Very nice job!
We are looking at options to mount our 11 1/2' inflatable and not seeing much we like. Any chance you can post a photo of the mounts without the dinghy in place? I have been thinking about fabricating something myself to get a good solution.
Different set up then the original...was concerned with overall strength, so I re-designed it.
1973 Trojan F25.5 - SW, ON.
2012 Triple Axle trailer
1978 C&C Mega 30' Sailboat
2014 Triple Axle trailer
2016 Highfield CL290 BL RIB
2017 20hp Suzuki 4 stroke
2012 Triple Axle trailer
1978 C&C Mega 30' Sailboat
2014 Triple Axle trailer
2016 Highfield CL290 BL RIB
2017 20hp Suzuki 4 stroke
Re: Dinghy Roller Mount - Design Build
Nice job. I made a set of dinghy chocks/roller system for my swim deck a few years ago on my F32 and have been very happy with the results. It is nice to be able to easy load and unload no matter where you are.
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Bridgeview Marina
Sarnia, On, Canada
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Sarnia, On, Canada
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Re: Dinghy Roller Mount - Design Build
Looks great -- thanks for posting the pictures!
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Re: Dinghy Roller Mount - Design Build
A may ad the Highfield Ribs are awesome .
Boating is good for the soul
77/78 TROJAN F36 Conv.
6BTA Cummins diesels
Life is to short for a ugly boat
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6BTA Cummins diesels
Life is to short for a ugly boat
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Re: Dinghy Roller Mount - Design Build
Absolutely impressed with this RIB....have had many compliments on the water with it.prowlersfish wrote:A may ad the Highfield Ribs are awesome .
Into the second season with it and have nothing negative to say about it.
1973 Trojan F25.5 - SW, ON.
2012 Triple Axle trailer
1978 C&C Mega 30' Sailboat
2014 Triple Axle trailer
2016 Highfield CL290 BL RIB
2017 20hp Suzuki 4 stroke
2012 Triple Axle trailer
1978 C&C Mega 30' Sailboat
2014 Triple Axle trailer
2016 Highfield CL290 BL RIB
2017 20hp Suzuki 4 stroke