Poignard
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How does that work exactly? The reason I ask is that I have a 28 foot long-keeler and am always interested in learning new handling techniques.
Getting outboard from Boat to Dingy(dinghy)
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How does that work exactly? The reason I ask is that I have a 28 foot long-keeler and am always interested in learning new handling techniques.
reeac
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mini-davit
The article was in PBO October 2005. The photo shows the mini-davit. It's attached with socket head screws inside the pushpit tubing which screw into tapped inserts in the ends of the m.-d. tubing. This is neater than using clips but more work to achieve. I originally made a soft soldered copper version to try it out and as it worked well I had it copied in s.s. by a professional at a cost of £120. A bit pricey but he did a neat, accurate job which included fitting it to the pushpit.
The article was in PBO October 2005. The photo shows the mini-davit. It's attached with socket head screws inside the pushpit tubing which screw into tapped inserts in the ends of the m.-d. tubing. This is neater than using clips but more work to achieve. I originally made a soft soldered copper version to try it out and as it worked well I had it copied in s.s. by a professional at a cost of £120. A bit pricey but he did a neat, accurate job which included fitting it to the pushpit.
Cloven
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This method is only possible with a "sugar scoop" transom step & a dinghy with a solid transom.
I have two eyes in the transom of the dinghy. To these I fit two two ropes with clip shackles made up to length and I tie these tight to the transom of the boat so the transom of the dinghy is tight to the transom of the boat (i.e. not alongside)
I then lower the outboard from its mounting on the pushpit until it is standing on the sugar scoop step. I can then stand reasonably securely with one foot on the transom step and one in the dinghy. This allows me to transfer the outboard onto the transom.
So far no problems but I have never tried it in rough conditions.
I have two eyes in the transom of the dinghy. To these I fit two two ropes with clip shackles made up to length and I tie these tight to the transom of the boat so the transom of the dinghy is tight to the transom of the boat (i.e. not alongside)
I then lower the outboard from its mounting on the pushpit until it is standing on the sugar scoop step. I can then stand reasonably securely with one foot on the transom step and one in the dinghy. This allows me to transfer the outboard onto the transom.
So far no problems but I have never tried it in rough conditions.
West Coast
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Ex-SolentBoy
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Specially made davit integrated into the pushpit.
When its not in use, it can be lifted out and stored in the laz. A stainless cap covers the hole up.
Lifting strap on the engine.
Its actually strong enough to lift a person, but thankfully that has not been necessary.
When its not in use, it can be lifted out and stored in the laz. A stainless cap covers the hole up.
Lifting strap on the engine.
Its actually strong enough to lift a person, but thankfully that has not been necessary.
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West Coast
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Is this only attached to the pushpit or is it also structurally connected to the deck in some way?
Old Troll
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Old Troll
Hi Parsifal. The outboard once it is lowered and running can be turned through three hundred and sixty degrees. When turned ninety degrees to port or starboard the engine acts as a side thruster and lifts you sideways out of the berth. If turned one hundred and eighty degrees the engine will then lead you in whichever direction astern that the engine is pointed without the effect of propwash. The system is useful to long keeled yachts when I have been cornered with the wind blowing onto the pontoon. Perhaps the Vega is particularly difficult with the prop being above the rudder.
Hi Parsifal. The outboard once it is lowered and running can be turned through three hundred and sixty degrees. When turned ninety degrees to port or starboard the engine acts as a side thruster and lifts you sideways out of the berth. If turned one hundred and eighty degrees the engine will then lead you in whichever direction astern that the engine is pointed without the effect of propwash. The system is useful to long keeled yachts when I have been cornered with the wind blowing onto the pontoon. Perhaps the Vega is particularly difficult with the prop being above the rudder.
Bejasus
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We use a similar method at the moment, however I am on the lookout for a small 12v electric winch with remote control. The other problem is our transom as it is not possible to board the dinghy from it at the moment and have to tow the dinghy around to the side of the boat to board and then back to mount the motor. I am looking at various solutions at the moment. The dinghy hangs from the davits and is a rib, so quite heavy, as is the 20hp 4 stroke motor.
doctormilner
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pagetlady outboard
Mike
If you have some time when next in Jersey give me a ring as I have been looking at this problem and mine is for a 3.4 tender with 15hp off the back of Grace. have bought harness for o/b need you to help try it out! Merry Christmas
Bob Milner
Mike
If you have some time when next in Jersey give me a ring as I have been looking at this problem and mine is for a 3.4 tender with 15hp off the back of Grace. have bought harness for o/b need you to help try it out! Merry Christmas
Bob Milner
