[C320-list] Garhauer Davits Installation Height

[Christian]

Rich,
I installed Garhauer davits 3 years ago.  Though I went with 1 1/4" davits,
mine were for mounting solar panels.  I went for 1 1/4" tubes should a
future owner ever desire to tow a dinghy.  I have never hauled a dingy, so
I can't directly answer your question.  Since I'm on a 1994 #130 I don't
have the seats in my transom, and only had the vertical option for the base
plate mounts.  If you would like to see pics of my install, I have them on
a public instagram account.

The mounting: https://www.instagram.com/p/B1tXsSYAnMQ/

Another pic when I buffed the transom that gives another clear image of my
mounting: https://www.instagram.com/p/CO5O9ryr6Vw/

For both series of pics, just incase you are not familiar with IG, ensure
you click the smaller circle arrow on the pic to see the complete series on
the pics. I am happy to answer any questions, but unsure how a dingy would
affect.  My davits from Garhaur were custom, as I went for taller arms so I
could mount my panels high enough that I could walk through my transom.

Christian Caperton, 1994 C320 #138, "Canuck", Monroe Harbor, Chicago, IL

On Wed, Feb 23, 2022 at 4:51 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
>