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Old 02-12-2019, 08:07 PM   #4
sunchaser
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City: Carefree, Arizona
Vessel Name: sunchaser V
Vessel Model: DeFever 48 (sold)
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Originally Posted by Corky Row View Post
I am thinking of putting a vespa scooter 300cc (small motorcycle or equal) on my boat deck and wonder if anyone else has done this. Would appreciate input on how to secure, details on mounting brackets, tie down options and general issues with doing this. My davit can handle the weight and rotation required to go over the side and I have room on boat deck.
Seen it done many times. A boat at our dock, similar sized to yours, carries a dirt bike behind his dinghy. Lifts it up and down with dinghy davit with no problem. Tie it down well and get a good specific lifting sling and padded water repellant cover system made for it.

Also, get some motorcycle surface treatment spray and dose your Vespa up, similar to what the trailering Harley guy might use - WD 40 would work well maybe too..
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