GL: Dinghy Davit/Lift System

[D C *Mac* Macdonald]

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** D C "Mac" Macdonald **
* m/v Another Adventure *
** '95 Carver 355 ACMY **
* Grand Lake - Oklahoma *
** AGLCA (#217) & USPS **
** K2GKK, USAF-Retired **



> From: twojscom at quadnet.net
> Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:48:21 -0500
> To: katuck214 at mchsi.com
> CC: great-loop at lists.samurai.com
> Subject: Re: GL: Dinghy Davit/Lift System
>
> 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