hanging a pup

[oneeyedphil]

... PBO Pup, that is! Just bought a 2nd hand homebuilt one in good condition. Is it possible to hang one from davits (5 feet between centres)? If so any suggestions about fixings/strengthening?
many thanks, Phil

 

[Searush]

I have no idea about it's costruction, but why not use a sling around it?

 

[oneeyedphil]

I have no idea about it's costruction, but why not use a sling around it?

Thanks for that - and there was me thinking of all sorts of technical things - sounds logical!
Phil

 

[Searush]

Try a canvas (or netting) square with old seat belt webbing sewn down either end & a couple of drain holes (button hole sewn) in the middle. Simple, easy hand sewing & dirt cheap - if it doesn't work you have lost nowt & if it does work it is a bargain!

Easy to bundle in the bottom of the dinghy if not actually in use & simple to set up while afloat.

 

[oneeyedphil]

Try a canvas (or netting) square with old seat belt webbing sewn down either end & a couple of drain holes (button hole sewn) in the middle. Simple, easy hand sewing & dirt cheap - if it doesn't work you have lost nowt & if it does work it is a bargain!

Easy to bundle in the bottom of the dinghy if not actually in use & simple to set up while afloat.

Thanks for that Searush - I can see it working - Phil

 

[Seajet]

Phil,

when Searush mentioned drain holes I thought for a moment he was talking about the dinghy; this would be an idea too, for a boat in davits.

If vulnerable to abrasion there are good brass drain bungs and sockets available at the better chandleries, about £15 quid but well worth it.

A bonus is that you can take the bung with you when on shore, to thwart the ideas of joyriding or thieving yobs; inside my tender I painted a big arrow on the bottom to draw attention to the hole.

 

[William_H]

Most small dinghies of wood would best be attached by eye bolts into the keelson. This makes attachment really easy when you are still in the dinghy. Any sling around the boat may put too much squashing pressure on the hull and would be difficult to get in the right place.
You may want also eyebelts in the gunwhale on one side to allow the boat to be hoisted bottom out to discourage water getting in and stow flatter against the transom of mother ship. good luck olewill

 

[oneeyedphil]

Most small dinghies of wood would best be attached by eye bolts into the keelson. This makes attachment really easy when you are still in the dinghy. Any sling around the boat may put too much squashing pressure on the hull and would be difficult to get in the right place.
You may want also eyebelts in the gunwhale on one side to allow the boat to be hoisted bottom out to discourage water getting in and stow flatter against the transom of mother ship. good luck olewill

Yes, its a plywood flat bottomed boat, and I suppose suashing could be a problem, esp if it gets bounced a bit. Like the idea from Seajet of an obvious bung in botton - currently has a little plastic thing in transom. Thanks folks! Phil

 

[Searush]

I carry a couple of sherry orport corks to replace lost or stolen bungs.

Phil,

when Searush mentioned drain holes I thought for a moment he was talking about the dinghy; this would be an idea too, for a boat in davits.

If vulnerable to abrasion there are good brass drain bungs and sockets available at the better chandleries, about £15 quid but well worth it.

A bonus is that you can take the bung with you when on shore, to thwart the ideas of joyriding or thieving yobs; inside my tender I painted a big arrow on the bottom to draw attention to the hole.