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Old 08-05-2022, 05:51 PM   #14
Nordlys
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City: Victoria BC
Vessel Name: Nordlys
Vessel Model: 1999 Grand Banks 46 Europa
Join Date: Oct 2020
Posts: 9
Almost same thing

My Nick Jackson davit had also been remotored and new dynema line just before we bought Nordlys in January of this year. The boat was also in the PNW. (Near Tacoma)—I mention this as “perhaps it was the same outfit that re-rigged yours?)
I did end up talking to NickJackson directly and he was very clear. Our dinghy was dropping perhaps 12 inches with a horrible bang and wobble as we hoisted it. Scared the bejeebers out of us as this was our first crane—previously we had NJ stern Davits. Our crane had been rigged with a Warren Winch and dynema but the diameter that was 1/8 inch larger than what Nick recommended. Bigger was not better. We installed the thinner line (dental floss for an elephant??). Idon’t want to say the actual size as each situation is unique (again—“talk to Nick J).

With the thicker line even with a 10 lb SS weight it didn’t lay right on the drum. So far the correct size line is working well (at least the three times we have hoisted the dinghy).
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