[C320-list] [weaver dinghy davits

[Cheryl Dahl]

Frank ,
Thanks for the info and links on the davits !
Steve Dahl
Sans Souci

On Tue, Apr 4, 2023 at 2:35 PM P.F. Ross via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> Steve,
>
> I have installed the Weaver Snap Davits and have had good luck.
>
> David Swanson has a good article on the subject on the C320.org site, just
> do a search on his name.  My boat is older and does not have the higher
> "seats" or whatever they are molded into the transom but the process is the
> same.  Instructions from Weaver are complete and I had great help from
> Jason Fetting from the Weaver factory.
>
> I would say the most important part is getting the measurements correct for
> the drop heads which are the parts attached to the transom that hold the
> clips that you hook on to when docking.  This is all covered in the Weaver
> installation instructions.  I had to have one drop head remanufactured
> because I did not take a careful measurement with the dinghy loaded.  This
> was not a big problem, just the cost and time of getting another drop
> head.
>
> These dimensions are important because they ensure that the dinghy yokes
> are at the correct elevation as you pull up to your boat.  If yokes are too
> high, you must load down that side of the dinghy to engage with the drop
> head clips.  Too low and you have a hard time in the other direction.
>
> And speaking of drop heads, we got the adjustable height models This allows
> us to have the clips at the optimum elevation when leaving and docking the
> dinghy and then allows us to raise the dinghy about a foot for better sea
> level clearance when cruising.
>
> I have seen some criticism about clipping in your dinghy in rough water and
> potential damage caused by davit drop heads hitting against the dingy
> tube.  This does happen but I have never felt alarmed by this action due to
> the many rounded surfaces of the drop head.  That said, docking can be
> challenging in rough water but the Admiral and I have our process down.
> Note that I have never had a more traditional type of davit system so I
> cannot say how the Weaver system compares.
>
> I do like having the dinghy stowed vertically since we have to pull away
> from our dock rather sharply and a dinghy hanging horizontally would make
> things more difficult.
>
> All just FYI.  I am probably making this sound harder than it actually is.
> And again, I got excellent service and advice from the Weaver factory, good
> luck!
>
> Frank Ross
> Beta Wave #206
> Naples, FL
>
> On Tue, Apr 4, 2023 at 12:46 AM Cheryl Dahl via C320-list <
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>
> > Hello everyone,
> > My neighbor in the slip next to me had a 320 and recently sold his boat
> and
> > went to the dark side with a Ranger tug .
> > He gave me his weaver snap up davits and stand off hardware for my boat.
> I
> > ordered the other parts needed for my boat. I didn’t have a dinghy but I
> > just ordered one today (8’-10 “ Achilles hypalon rib ) I have to glue the
> > pads for the yokes on the new inflatable and mount the quick connect
> plates
> > to my stern step . Anyone out there done this procedure ?
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Steve Dahl
> > 97 -412  Sans Souci
> >
> > On Mon, Apr 3, 2023 at 1:54 PM Jeff Hecht via C320-list <
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> > > I have hull 17  1993 I need to replace my water heater, but the 5
> gallon
> > > ones are too big for the compartment. I had what I think is. A 3
> gallon,
> > > but cannot find it anywhere Any suggestions?
> > >
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Jeff Hecht
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> > > > 1. Re: Fuel Cut-Off T-Handle Sticking (Robert Dean)
> > > > 2. Re: Fuel Cut-Off T-Handle Sticking (ptormey 4square.net)
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> > > > Message: 1
> > > > Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2023 16:49:05 +0000 (UTC)
> > > > From: Robert Dean <robrtdean at yahoo.com>
> > > > To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> > > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fuel Cut-Off T-Handle Sticking
> > > > Message-ID: <1300943380.4539480.1680540545968 at mail.yahoo.com>
> > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
> > > >
> > > > I lube the shutoff cable with Boeshield T-9. I remove the T handle
> and
> > > the lock nut than tall nut and the plastic packing. I spray a little
> T-9
> > in
> > > to cable than? wiggle the cable than spray more T-9.? I also spray the
> > > other end of the cable.
> > > > Bob DeanJust Chillin 550
> > > > On Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 02:53:15 PM EDT, John Beck via C320-list
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> > > c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > WD 40
> > > >
> > > > On Sun, Apr 2, 2023 at 11:08 AM chuters via C320-list <
> > > > c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Any insights on corrective action steps to take to eliminate or
> > reduce
> > > the
> > > > > heavy pull force needed to operate the fuel cut-off t-handle?
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks
> > > > > Jack97 #441
> > > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Jb
> > > >
> > > >
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> > > >
> > > > Message: 2
> > > > Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2023 18:20:26 +0000
> > > > From: ptormey 4square.net <ptormey at 4square.net>
> > > > To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> > > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fuel Cut-Off T-Handle Sticking
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> BN0P221MB0590C1847E6926E8D283D6C2F6929 at BN0P221MB0590.NAMP221.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM
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> > > > Make sure there are no sharp bends.
> > > >
> > > > Pat
> > > > Pat Tormey
> > > > s/v Blues Skies
> > > > Newport RI
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf
> Of
> > > Robert Dean via C320-list
> > > > Sent: Monday, April 3, 2023 12:49 PM
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> > > > Cc: Robert Dean <robrtdean at yahoo.com>
> > > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fuel Cut-Off T-Handle Sticking
> > > >
> > > > I lube the shutoff cable with Boeshield T-9. I remove the T handle
> and
> > > the lock nut than tall nut and the plastic packing. I spray a little
> T-9
> > in
> > > to cable than? wiggle the cable than spray more T-9.? I also spray the
> > > other end of the cable.
> > > > Bob DeanJust Chillin 550
> > > > On Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 02:53:15 PM EDT, John Beck via C320-list
> <
> > > c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > WD 40
> > > >
> > > > On Sun, Apr 2, 2023 at 11:08 AM chuters via C320-list <
> > > c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Any insights on corrective action steps to take to eliminate or
> > reduce
> > > > > the heavy pull force needed to operate the fuel cut-off t-handle?
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks
> > > > > Jack97 #441
> > > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Jb
> > > >
> > > >
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