Beam me up Scotty...dinghy lift for a CD25

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Les Lampman

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Hey y'all...

Thought I'd show you some of what we've been up to lately. Here are a few photos...

Dinghy on top, davit in "rest" position:

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On its way overboard:

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On its way down:

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What it looks like back on top and a closer look at the Atkins & Hoyle model 3000 davit. This one has the optional electric motor and remote (that's where the cord in the photo is going).

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These are the chocks we fabricated for the cabin top:

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Yee haw...see, we don't just sit around here doin nuttin'! :lol:
 
Way cool Les. I pondered something similar with the Garhauer or St. Croix lifting davits but I thought the position would be good by the starboard head window, there it might be rigged with a pulley on the arch to be operated manually. It would also be neat if it could be removed and reinstalled in the cockpit with different rigging for pulling pots and such. Thanks for posting.
 
I had an idea for a lift/davit like this many moons ago for the CD22s and just never got around to having one fabricated. My design is much simpler and I think based on our experience with this unit I'll pursue it again...for the CD22, CD25 and TC255. I'd like to end up with a much less expensive system (and a little less imposing visually).

My intention is to design the lift for dinghies in the sub 100 pound range since that's what's most often used; especially on the CD22s. A powered winch would not be necessary further simplifying the design.

I would also design it to be used as an emergency lift for a crew member overboard situation.

The port side location was chosen because I think most of us prefer, if given a choice, to bring the boat to a dock starboard side to. If that's the case then we can lower the dinghy on the port side even at the dock. It was really a flip of the coin but this was the thought that tipped the scales in favor of the port side.

While it would certainly be possible to move the davit to the cockpit for other uses it's unlikely the geometry would work out just right for that. Also, I wouldn't be crazy about someone standing on a narrow side deck having to lift a rather cumbersome and top-heavy davit over their head to clear the upper mount for relocation.
 
Seaboldski":2orkwg5n said:
Nicely done, Les! :thup You forgot to mention that the radar tower also hinges at the base for trailering.
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True, but this boat doesn't have a trailer and will be kept in the water. I'd be pretty reluctant to do this same exact setup on a boat that will be trailered often; the hard-bottom dinghy would almost certainly have to be stored elsewhere when on the road (and the motor too) and a support fashioned for the Power Tower when lowered.

The reason we had to add the 16" Power Tower to the arch was to have the sweep of the radar clear the outboard on the dinghy (on which it will stay mounted). With a flatter dinghy and no outboard in the way this setup would work without the addition of the Power Tower. And I could use a much less robust crane (davit). Which is why I want to design my own.
 
The timing is great. I'm struggling for the best way to transport my new inflatable/motor. Total weight w/o gas tank is 93#. The sooner the better !IMG_3178.sized.jpg7'7" and can be carried forward or backward on the roof. It would be great if the motor could be left on the transom.
 
Dumb question....why do you need a dinghy when you have a boat with a 7" draft (unless you do not want to pay for an overnight slip fee)?
 
The dingy is for getting to shore when anchored out. High tide in the Pacific Northwest can run from 10 to 20 ft and there are two high tides and two low tides per day. I have been in places in Canada and Alaska where the total tidal change from low to high is 25 ft!

Also, many shores are rocky and not suitable for beaching.
 
Joe and I stopped by EQ Marine today and not only did we get to see this awesome davit on the 25CD but we met the new owners Michael and Phyliss. Very nice folks. If you don't see them at Lopez, then possibly Bellingham in July.

Ruth and Joe
R-Matey
 
CHardy":2yj7wrln said:
Dumb question....why do you need a dinghy when you have a boat with a 7" draft (unless you do not want to pay for an overnight slip fee)?
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When you're anchored up or on a mooring buoy in a cove it's much more convenient to dinghy ashore rather than swim (besides which this is the Pacific Northwest...the water is way too cold to swim in). :lol:

The longer answer is that the shoreline is not conducive to nosing the boat up to the beach...way too many rocks (oft times veritcal or nearly so) and as mentioned too much tidal range (you're stuck in a matter of minutes if you don't constantly tend the boat).

Even longer answer...for those not familair with the area here you'd be amazed how few marinas and facilities there are compared to places like the Chesapeake. Often it isn't a matter of not wanting to pay for an overnight slip as it is that there aren't any where you're cruising or they're already full. We have an awfully lot of islands that are State Parks in their entirety, others parks that are only boat accessible, and lots of remote locations that are just gorgeous but have no facilites.
 
Adeline":26t5grku said:
The timing is great. I'm struggling for the best way to transport my new inflatable/motor. Total weight w/o gas tank is 93#. The sooner the better ! 7'7" and can be carried forward or backward on the roof. It would be great if the motor could be left on the transom.
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So, what else is on the cabin top? Radar arch, Power Tower, radome right on the cabin?

The downside of leaving the motor on the dinghy is the height it creates when raised (tilted) in order for the lower unit to miss the cabin top. So if you have radar or plan to install it you need to watch for interferece from the engine.
 
Les, we are having lunch at Gere-A-Deli in Anancortes...how can you be posting to C-Brats, don't you have work to do rigging a certain kicker?? :lol: :lol:
 
I stopped by to talk to Les this afternoon. What a guy. He really thinks things through. Unfortunately, the boat he rigged with the davit had left for Anacortes so I didn't get to see it, but I left with him with an order for the 2nd generation Lampman Davit. :lol:

Warren
 
This is a Garhauer Davit. I just bought one from Fore and Aft Marine, drop shipped from Garhauer, with extra mounts (to allow for port and starboard use) for that price including shipping. Fore and Aft sells the 28" (I think) version for $269.00 plus shipping, so that EBay price is high. Mine has a 34" arm, which costs a little more.

It really is a beautiful "piece of metal". I will be mounting on my 22' cruiser this next week. (as well as my kicker mount). I have been in communication with Thataway Bob who also owns one on his boat.

I will provide pictures of the install in the Swee Pea photo album when I finish. Mine will be used as a lifting davit for scuba gear and other stuff, like my portable outboard, to be used as an emergency kicker.

Good Luck
John
Swee Pea
 
I have heard many good things about the Garhauer Davit, but I don't think I am going to get one based on my conversation with Les. My applicationi is primarily to get my dinghy on the cabin top. He pointed out that installing the davit on the cabin side when the boat is on the water could be a very dicey proposition, and I agree. So I am going to go with his custom permanent davit when he gets that organized.

How's that coming, Les?

But for a davit in the cockpit that can be stowed away when not in use, I think the Garhauer is a superb idea.

Warren
 
I took a closer look at the davit on eBay. Looks pretty good and probably much cheaper than the Lampman Davit. However, a secondary purpose of the davit (for me) is for MOB retrieval and thus I would need a higher weight capacity than 150#. But if you have no need for MOB capability that eBay davit looks good. However, it's more expensive than the Garhauer, and hoists less weight.

Warren
 
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