[C320-list] Garhauer Davits Installation Height

[RichF RF]

Thanks for all the great information, really appreciate it!

Rich F
#990

On Thu, Feb 24, 2022 at 10:19 AM <cinichols at btinternet.com> wrote:

> We had our davits lowered as the PO had placed the lower mounting point
> high up on the vertical transom meaning that most of the torque / weight on
> them was taken on the upper pushpit rail - did not seem like a strong
> solution to me.  Also it meant the dinghy was high up and obscured the view
> aft.
>
> We lowered the davits and chose the point at which, when standing in the
> floating dinghy we can stand up and reach slightly above head height to
> grab the lifting lines which we leave strung athwart-ship to the opposing
> davit when not in use. This has proved to be a really useful height for us
> - easy to see aft, can quickly chuck fenders in the dinghy for short
> day-sails and, when docked stern-to with a boarding plank from transom-step
> to the dock, we can use the overhead handhold to make the transit safely
> (dinghy having been lowered /towed before docking).
>
> For added strength (further reducing the load on the pushpit) we also
> installed an almost vertical brace-bar to each of the transom side steps
> (ours do not open).
>
> This might be too low for permanent solar installation however...
>
> Chris Nichols
> +44 7963 190 667
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of
> Gus Macdonald
> Sent: 24 February 2022 09:13
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Garhauer Davits Installation Height
>
> The PO fitted my Garhauer davits which I believe are the larger diameter
> tubes with the support base plates fitted to the vertical transom.  The
> davits also carry solar panels.  Sailing with the dinghy up has not been an
> issue.   Attention is needed when docking in tighter marinas due the swing
> of the dinghy as the boat is turned.  I don’t know the height of the
> dinghy.  The major disadvantage is that the swim ladder cannot be
> deployed.  Maybe others have found a solution to this issue?
>
> Gus
> Lindisfarne
> #999
>
> > On Feb 23, 2022, at 5:51 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
>
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