[C320-list] [weaver dinghy davits

Wed Apr 5 17:46:47 PDT 2023

The Weaver davits have two big advantages.

One is that the dinghy doesn’t add to windage, which is already substantial on our boats because they are so large. (I’ve had people think my boat was a Catalina 38.)

The other is that it doesn’t add to the length of the boat by much. Many marinas charge by overall length, so standard davits with a dinghy would force me into the next size up slip, adding $100 or so a month at my marina.

Overall, I’m very happy with Weaver davits,  although I have a perpetual problem of the patches on the dinghy partly peeling around the edges, no matter what I use to glue them.

Jack Brennan
Sonas
Tierra Verde, Fl.

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From: Richard Walker via C320-list<mailto:c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] [weaver dinghy davits

I have had the garhauer Davits for 20 years as many at my club do.  They are strong and excellent.

Dick Walker
WindWalker II #687
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
619.435.8986

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From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of Cheryl Dahl via C320-list
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] [weaver dinghy davits

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
> >
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> > > > 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
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> > > > 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
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> > > > > Any insights on corrective action steps to take to eliminate
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> > reduce
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> > > > >
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> > > > > Thanks
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> > > > --
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> > > > 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
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> > > > 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
> > > > >
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> > > > Jb
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