[C320-list] Garhauer Davits Installation Height

[RONALD HODEL]

Here’s what I did. I have no pictures of the dinghy on the davits but so far, its been very successful. It hides the stern light so I’m going to resolve that next. (I use the tricolor at the masthead when sailing at night anyway.) I’ve had these davits for years. I used to have them suspended from the back of the stern pulpit seats but I didn’t like that at all. I was afraid I was going to pop a weld. Mounting them lower and having a 3 point support has made them strong as ever. I also needed to be able to fold them in at the marina so that they didn’t charge me for overhang. 

Ron Hodel
1070 Lokomaikai
Dana Point, CA

-------------- next part --------------


Sent from my iPad

> On Feb 23, 2022, at 2:51 PM, RichF RF <richfcatalina320 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Just received the kit with extended 42 and 45-inch arms on recommendation
> from Mark at Garhauer to accommodate the large HB-300 Achilles Dinghy we
> use.  Mark stated it's a user preference to install the base plates on the
> vertical transom vs the horizontal step on the sugar scoop. I have seen
> some of the pictures posted in the owner's section and am wondering, for
> those that use davits, if they have any feedback on the height of the
> dinghy being an issue when motoring or sailing.  That seems to be the main
> concern on where the base mounts are installed.
> 
> I'm leaning toward the vertical transom location, but would love to hear
> any feedback from anyong that has already done this.  Seems they would be
> in the way less on the transom as well.
> 
> Thanks,
> Rich F. #990