GL: Dinghy Davit/Lift System

[John & Judy Gill]

Ken,

We have the Weaver Davit system on our boat and it works great;   
keeps the dinghy secure to the swim platform for boarding and un- 
boarding.  They also have a Weaver Leaver that allows you to leave  
the motor on the dinghy so you don't have to remove it every time and  
can store it in the vertical position.

Keep in mind that whatever system you get, you can not block your  
vessel name and hailing port on the transom  (Documented boats) and  
it is not legal to paint the name and port of call on the bottom of  
the dinghy.  The name and hailing port must be a minimum of 4 inches  
in height and in contrasting color on some part of the vessel (on one  
or both sides is OK) and be clearly visible.  Note:  if your boat is  
state registered with letters and numbers on the bow, this  
requirement does not apply.

John Gill
Certified USPS Vessel Safety Check examiner
Two J's V
An AGLCA Looper

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On Feb 26, 2008, at 4:49 PM, Ken Tucknott wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> Now that we have made our final decision for our dinghy, and motor  
> we need to
> consider which type of lift to get in order that we will be able to  
> raise &
> lower the boat.  Not looking for anything power, either electric or  
> hydraulic.
> The total weight will be in the the 400# range, and should not be a  
> problem
> for me to handle this.  I have looked at the St. Croix System, and  
> like what I
> have seen, but would like to find out if the list has any first  
> hand knowledge
> of this system, or if you have any ideas of an alternative.  All  
> idea's and/or
> suggestions will be greatly appreciated.  Any additional info.  
> needed just
> e-mail me directly.
>
> Thank you all in advance,
>
> Ken & Judy Tucknott
> Trista Gray
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