[C320-list] Bracing Dingy Davits

[Allan S. Field]

Tim - We did exactly what you are describing.  We braced from the top rail
to the swim platform.  Not only is the stanchion more stable but we also
have something to grab onto when coming out from a swim.  Ocean Marine made
our braces; they have the C320 measurements on file.

Allan S. Field
Sea Shadow - #808
Columbia, MD

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Subject: [C320-list] Bracing Dingy Davits

I  have the Forespar davits on my C320 and use them to carrry a 10'-4'
Mercury Hypalon dingy (about 100 lbs) w/o the engine and to hoist a Johnson
15hp two-stroke (about 100 lbs as well) onto the aft rails (pulpit?). I've
noticed that that port side rails (opposite the engine) seem to be leaning
more aft and the gap at the swim ladder is larger than on the starboard
side. Upon further inspection, it seems the rails have moved outward/aft a
bit as there is a small gap between the stancion base towards the cockpit
side (opposite the transom). So, that all said I like to know if there is
anyway to support/brace these before they come off and take a piece of my
transom with them. I was thinking of a brace from the step on the swim
platform to the rail. Anyone have similar issues, come up with any creative
solutions? Or...can I support the existing parts by tightening up the bolts?
 
Thanks,
Tim 
Calypso
#603