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Old 12-14-2014, 04:28 PM   #14
cardude01
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City: Victoria TX
Vessel Name: Bijou
Vessel Model: 2008 Island Packet PY/SP
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Originally Posted by Doug View Post
We use Weaver Snap Davits and a Weaver Lever to store a 10ft RIB with a Mercury 9.9 outboard. We raise the dinghy using a block and tackle attached to our mast.
I believe the Weaver Lever is rated at 100 lbs. Our outboard weighs between 90 and 100. This set up works well for us.

Did you install the davits yourself? I have an integrated swim platform that is hollow, but I have no access panels to the inside so not sure how I would bolt up the davits.
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