davits..submit opinons :)

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Wed Dec 26, 2012 6:57 pm

"D" I thought of a pulley or even a small ragbag wench, but I'd like to keep the Engine on plus have a system that Michelle could handle if she needed to

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Wed Dec 26, 2012 7:08 pm

Have you decided if the dinghy is going to mount vertical or horizontal yet?

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Wed Dec 26, 2012 7:11 pm

favoring horizontal so far. Like the ideal hanging it from davits so far.

Going with hanging it...

rbcool · Post by **rbcool** » Sun Dec 30, 2012 9:05 am

I use Weaver mounts and a St. Croix crane.
You'll notice in the crane pic a block of wood on the rail next to the crane for the engine.
My 4'11" wife can hoist the engine up, attach it to the block, then hoist the dingy to the upright position in under 5 mins by herself.
The crane is light weight and comes apart in 2 pieces which can be stored very easily.
Personnaly, I could care less if someone can see my name or not. But someday I might put it on the bottom of the dingy

RB

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sun Dec 30, 2012 9:14 am

Those St. Croix cranes are nice .I use a similar crane to lift the out board to the back deck then ,I carry the Crane to the bow and lift the inflatable (mines a rib) . I made a new boom for the crane and put a electric winch on it , push the button and up it comes . I guess I am just getting lazy in my old age .

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Sun Dec 30, 2012 1:39 pm

Well I thought I had my mind made up then, Michelle seen this on another site I was on really liked it. It's a 3207 that has lots of custom work done to her by the owner. The stairs,dock box and platform. So hanging the dink is out, And yes I try to keep her happy when it comes to the boat stuff that way she's involved and enjoys it more....when the war not all the battles..

http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff4 ... /27003.jpg

http://trickdavit.com/?gclid=CMmJr_PhwrQCFS-RPAodV0YAhg

that's what I start Monday...hopefully I can get the platform off and start cutting it for extending it. She likes that davit set up for her being able to launch the dink. And 'D' I'll be installing a pulley system to recover it.

any thoughts ?

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sun Dec 30, 2012 6:33 pm

thats one way to get a 50 footer , and not buy a new boat .

if you know someone that has that set up try it before you buy one . You may find it harder to use then the video lets you believe .

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Sun Dec 30, 2012 6:49 pm

I have installed a few of that type (other make noted in my link). Have had good feedback!

Actually, why not kill two birds with one stone;

http://www.tntlifts.com/

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sun Dec 30, 2012 7:10 pm

Now thats the way to go . I have seen one works nice that it the way to go .

Lets see it Tony shows that to his wife

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Sun Dec 30, 2012 7:14 pm

Wait 'till she finds out they come with a cordless remote you can operate while you're still in the dinghy!

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Sun Dec 30, 2012 7:50 pm

Now that's cool!

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Mon Dec 31, 2012 5:26 am

that'll cost more than my boat and I'd need 60" tabs to over come it !

Lifting/sliding dink up, I know the video shows how ez it is, but using 'D's thought of pulley's I'll come up with a back helper