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mikekomm · 10-08-2018, 13:18

Looking for information mounting my dinghy from the davit on the back of my powerboat

**StuM** · 10-08-2018, 18:21

It might help if we knew:

What sort of dinghy?

What sort of powerboat?

Where in the world?

What sort of areas/conditions you typical operate in?

motion30 · 10-08-2018, 19:50

I don't believe in capital punishment, so I can never endorse hanging a dinghy

**JPA Cate** · 10-08-2018, 20:54

Some might be so soft hearted they didn't want to suspend one, either.

However, knowing what size dinghy, how heavy the motor and dinghy are, how suitable the davits, Would also help. Most commonly two block tackles are used, and two of them, but one might need the extra help of three.

Too many unknowns to be able to say....

Ann

ranger58sb · 11-08-2018, 04:24

Mike, common systems are from Weaver, Seawise, Nautley, Hurley, Jatco, Freedom Lift, TnT... but most of these aren't "hanging" systems (except for one of the Jatco models).

In addition to all that other info folks have mentioned that would be necessary to help... do you really mean "hang" or are other mounting solutions (like above) viable?

I think St. Croix makes a "hanging" system... and there are others that I can't remember names for, just now...

-Chris

Jolly Roger · 11-08-2018, 07:22

You guys are far too charitable in replying to this one. How long did it take Mikekomm to write that line? It’s not even certain whether he has twin or just one davit. StuM’s reply should be the end to it—until he takes the trouble to offer more obvious pertinent information—which might be just tooooo time consuming.
It also might be significant that he’s a “power boater,” but I don’t want to be accused of being racist.