Snap Davits

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Now I have my inflatable I have to find somewhere to stow it.

Are snap davits any good? The dinghy weighs about 25kg and is 2.4m long (the swim platform is 3m long so should be able to keep companionway free).
How do I stop it bouncing about when the boat is making way? Do I hinge the dinghy up on the davits and fasten it to the transom rail?

Also had anyone had any experience of the outboard brackets that attach to a rail. My small outboard weighs around 13kg, will the rail take this weight? I think it should.

Thanks for any advice

Martyn

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dont bother with snap davits.
the dinghy will jump about unless you fix stays for and aft, more cost
Its a lumber putting on the outboard every time.
the davits on the boat side scratch the boat when along side
I hate mine and now take it on board deflated.

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10.5 metres
there is not really enough room , but we manage, its not perfect, but better than all that drag at the back.

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Got a couple of long bungee straps Martyn. They any good.

Failing that how about big roll of gaffer tape.

Ian

<hr width=100% size=1>I'd rather have a bad day boatin, than a good day workin ! ! !
 
I love mine
I simply attach lines from fore and aft to cleats when travelling and have no issues at speed - if you have a transom rail then great. Whne you need the companionway I asume you are stationary so let the dingly down to the water.
the answer to attaching /detaching outboard is to get a 3.3/3.5 @ 13kg which can be handled easily and stowed in a locker (you already have one!).
You have a choice as to which side of the tender comes alongside the hull / quay - avoid the side with the metal bits that stick out.
If your boat is big enough then full davits and retaining the OB in place when you travel is even better - if you don't then SDs enable you to get everything sorted after anchoring without inconviencing your guests/crew/family..........
all IMHO and of course experiences differ! /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

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I think they're a godsend.
We're on a swinging mooring on the tidal Thames, we potter up to the stern of the boat, connect the dinghy davits to the snap davits and we have our hands free to bounce gracefuly from the dinghy to the bathing platform. Our outboard goes on a bracket that hooks over the rear tube of the dinghy, so we just lift it off braket and all, stow it, then pull the string I've attached to the side of the dinghy and up she comes. I just keep it in place with a white stretchy cord thing with hooks on the end.
Works a treat for me, even at thirty or so knots we've not had a problems.

Syd :-)

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I've used Weaver Snap Davits for some 10 years. The snap bit attached to the bathing platform and two stainless steel rods with snaps which attach to the transom and the upper sid of the dinghy holding it away from the back of the boat when hauled up. The gap left in between boat and dinghy is room enough to stand on if necessary or to stow fenders etc. It has never come adrift and has certainly taken some stick and rough weather over the years.

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Agree with the last three posts. Had doubts originally but having fitted them at the start of the season, have had no problems. I also attach a painter at each end of the dinghy to a cleat each side of the transom. I also use the stand off brackets. Easy to launch, and much quicker and easier than the traditional davits (although you can't use the dinghy to put the fenders in!).

Although not cheap to purchase, the convenience is great!

David

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Well I suppose I could jump off a bridge :-) I have two bungee straps that I "inherited" with my first boat which, being something of an hoarder I have kept in case I found a use for them - perhaps I have now found one.


Keenly awaiting news of your new boat - Are you there yet? Hope the weather picks up so you can use it. Plan on being up either Saturday 6th or 13th if you are about.

Martyn

<hr width=100% size=1>Do you think a Fleming 55 would look out of place on Windermere?
 
Well thats 4-1 in favour, better report back to SWMBO and tell her I have found another item of essential expenditure. My original idea was to keep the dinghy deflated in the transom locker but with the snap davits I will be able to stow the outboard in there.

Thanks for the advice

Martyn


<hr width=100% size=1>Do you think a Fleming 55 would look out of place on Windermere?
 
If you're med dreaming then Med stern-to mooring will give you some problems with a bathing platform full of tender. I have a 12v air pump (£65) which inflates a tender in a couple of minutes. Not hassle free but a solution.


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The voice of experience and a very good point David.

I need to think about this before spending. If I decide to stow the dinghy deflated I need to make sure that I have somewhere to put it, the transom locker is big enough internally but not sure I will get it through the locker door. Would then need an outboard bracket

Thanks

Martyn


<hr width=100% size=1>Do you think a Fleming 55 would look out of place on Windermere?
 
Martyn
Boat coming Sun 30th will also be up weekend after, look forward to seing you. Boat out of water having hull cleaned and full service we are getting excited at the prospect of head room.

Ian

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