Fitting the Standard Garhauer Davit for lifting a dinghy

CC Rider · Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2019 3:01 pm Post subject:

Thanks! The Swee Pea one was the pic I was trying to find, but now after seeing the Dr. Bob bracket, I am re-thinking to copy his idea .... Smile

Thanks again! Very Happy

Chris

CC Rider · Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2019 3:37 pm Post subject:

What is the V-shaped wedge bracket in Dr. Bob's pic? I can't seem to find one like it online....

Chris

thataway · Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2019 5:49 pm Post subject:

Here is the mock up of the bracket,. It was made in SS and cost about $100 at the local welder:

This is the plate in the fishing rod holder package:

In the smaller boats I have been just deck mounting the davit. On the 25, I had the lower section of the davit made 12" longer to give more clearance:

CC Rider · Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2019 7:14 pm Post subject:

Thanks Bob, it was the plate that I couldn't find.... it seems only Sea Dog makes something like this now.
I will see if a fab shop can make a slide-in plate and a bracket to fit the lower davit mounting ball. I sure like the idea of being able to remove the mounting ball when not being used.

Chris

thataway · Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2019 10:48 pm Post subject:

Although a good machine shop can make the mounting plate (and perhaps a stronger one?). Sea Dog sells the plate only in the past.