sb in gp
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Here are some pics of my setup. Masterfab built the hinges.
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Scott,
Normally, the side plates are positioned such that one rests on each side of the davit extension, surrounding it, so to speak. You have them the other way. While this appears to work fine, it will be a more rigid setup if you flip them around and re-drill the bunks. That way, when the dinghy is stowed, the side plates wrap and extend down on either side of the extension, and prevent movement. The previous post shows them mounted in that fashion. Otherwise, the install looks great. I hope you enjoy having them.
Dale
They look great! But you have to tell me how hard is it to get the dinghy back on the davit? Mine is a 9.8 RIB with a 6 hp merc that will bust a nut trying to get it back up!
Bow Tie
They look great! But you have to tell me how hard is it to get the dinghy back on the davit? Mine is a 9.8 RIB with a 6 hp merc that will bust a nut trying to get it back up!
Bow Tie
I decided to stop bustin mine by getting a "block & tackle" with a one way lock. It's a small one that I purchased at a boat show (from a sail boat booth no less) that has two little pulleys and a locking cam. I have a 8.5' RIB with a 9.8 4 stroke Tohatsu and can get it back on the davits very easily without assistance using this great little device. No more heaving and panicking, just pull it taught, line the dinghy up, then pull a bit at a time until it falls into place. So much easier!