Asureyez
New Member
- Apr 22, 2007
- 1,535
- Boat Info
- Sea Ray 460 Sundancer Hardtop 2001 - SOLD
- Engines
- Cummins 450 Diesels
They Hurly Davit or any other tip up, tip off system is not going to work well when the swim platform is above the water at or more than 50% of dingy beam. I'm polishing my swim platform with that T-Shirt.
Tod Hurley, a member here, has suggested that owners with high platforms still use the bracket as a bunk for the dink, but to lock down at the inboard end and then drag the dingy unto the platform between the davit and outboard end of the platform. He suggests a strip of starboard at the edge of the swim platform to take the wear and to give a slicker surface to skid the dink's keel on. I've not tried it, but I still think a 5:1 purchase come-a-long is going to be required to make this a one person job on my 460 which is 26" off the water.
I've got a Avon 310 Rib with a Nissan 15HP electric start, battery and gear, for a combined weight of near 300# Takes three men to board this thing as it is. I'll try the come-a-long and see whats what., but I think its a eelctric hoist for me if i can get a deal on one.
Tod Hurley, a member here, has suggested that owners with high platforms still use the bracket as a bunk for the dink, but to lock down at the inboard end and then drag the dingy unto the platform between the davit and outboard end of the platform. He suggests a strip of starboard at the edge of the swim platform to take the wear and to give a slicker surface to skid the dink's keel on. I've not tried it, but I still think a 5:1 purchase come-a-long is going to be required to make this a one person job on my 460 which is 26" off the water.
I've got a Avon 310 Rib with a Nissan 15HP electric start, battery and gear, for a combined weight of near 300# Takes three men to board this thing as it is. I'll try the come-a-long and see whats what., but I think its a eelctric hoist for me if i can get a deal on one.