[C320-list] Dinghy on Garhauer Davits

[T. Scott Thompson]

I will make that call but my question is really about whether there is 
room for a larger dinghy on the back of at 320.  Is anyone hauling a 10 
or 11 foot inflatable on davits, or is this too big for the boat?

Richard A. Walker wrote:
> I suggest first that you call Mike at Garhauer.  He can suggest the best
> solution.
>
> They make the Davits for 300 and 500 lb load.  The 300 uses 1" ss pipe and
> the 500 1.25" SS pipe.
>
> The pictures of our installation I think is some place on the web site.
> Jeff can help with that.  WE have a 9' dingy and a 2 cycle 4 HP Evinrude
> engine.  I doubt that the entire thing weigh more than 100 lbs.  The set up
> is great and the dog loves it.  An added bonus is that the davits make it
> much easer getting off and on the boat.
>
> Cheers,
>  
> Dick Walker
> C-320 (687) WindWalker II
> 740 Olive Ave.
> Coronado, CA 92118-2136
> 619.435.8986
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Scott Thompson
> Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 5:41 AM
> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Dinghy on Garhauer Davits
>
> What's a practical limit on length/width/weight of a dinghy to carry on 
> the Garhauer davits?  I'm thinking of getting a Zodiac Cadet with high 
> pressure inflatable keel/floor.  The question is how big, and what size 
> motor.  The 11 foot model has substantially greater payload than the 10 
> footer, but I'm a bit concerned about either towing or hauling a dinghy 
> that big on davits.  The dealer is recommending a 6 hp engine either 
> way, and points out that you go from 4 people to 5+1 with the extra foot 
> of length, at minimal $$$ and weight.  With our new dog I need to find a 
> faster / easier way to get ashore than our current method (rowing).  We 
> often sail with four or five on board, plus dog now.
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