Hurley Davit

[bmac]

Who makes side load systems?:huh:

I have the Hurley davits (because it came on the boat), and a RIB w/9.9 Merc 2 stroke. My platform is only about 8" from the water and it can be a real chore to get it onto the platform. One of my first tasks this summer will be the block and tackle. I am only 29yrs old and this process can kick my ass after a day in the sun. I leave the tender at the dock sometimes just so I don't have to haul it onto the platform! Your setup seems WAY to heavy for a pivot style system. The side load seems more feasible if you don't mind the hardware on the platform.

 

[SR400DB]

Who makes side load systems?:huh:

Here is a link to one I have seen. Nice set up, it would definitely work better for more weight like your jet rib

http://www.waypointent.com/St-Croix_3.html


I have been known to leave my rib behind as well, just to avoid the lifting. I also use a block like festivus, but it is not a perfect system either.

 

[Converse48]

Here is a link to one I have seen. Nice set up, it would definitely work better for more weight like your jet rib

http://www.waypointent.com/St-Croix_3.html


I have been known to leave my rib behind as well, just to avoid the lifting. I also use a block like festivus, but it is not a perfect system either.

A buddy of mine used this side loading system to haul a center console RIB with a 30HP engine up onto the platform on his Cruisers. It worked reasonably well, but always required a lot of machinations in the harbor because he needed open water to "side load".

He now has a hydraulic platform on his 400DB:thumbsup:.

And just to be clear, I'm not trying to put my block & tackle rig out there as a perfect system by any means, it's more like an "acceptable workaround".

 

[bmac]

Thanks to all who responded...the good thing about this sight is I've likely avoided a costly mistake as a result of the advice. Of course, I may have a few pissed off kids and a disappointed dinghy salesman to deal with as I'm inclined to forget the whole thing. Then again.....I could just buy that 48DA I've looked at that has the hydraulic lift......so many decisions....

 

[bwehby]

. Then again.....I could just buy that 48DA I've looked at that has the hydraulic lift......so many decisions....

Be Careful_ The load capacity on the 48 swim platform is 800 lbs. Sorry i am not on the information highway or i would paste the manual picture that i used to argue with the salesman with who tried to tell me it would be ok to put my 850 lbs jet ski up there.

 

[Four Suns]

Be Careful_ The load capacity on the 48 swim platform is 800 lbs. Sorry i am not on the information highway or i would paste the manual picture that i used to argue with the salesman with who tried to tell me it would be ok to put my 850 lbs jet ski up there.

That's why we bought the low-end Yamaha VX four stroke. It was around 750 pounds. The Yamaha dealer thought I was nuts when I told him my only requirement was it had to weigh less than 800 pounds wet and be a 4 stroke.

 

[Jaws]

Here's the link to a side load system that I had on the last boat. It was solid and trouble-free.

I have a hydraulic platform now but would not hesitate to go back to a fixed platform with a roll on / roll off system on the next boat.

www.seaweedmarine.com go to Photo Galleries

James

 

[bmac]

Thanks, James, I'll look into that.

 

[dgrumm]

Anyway, they way I now do it is to attach a 4:1 block and tackle to the base of a stanchion on the flying bridge and to a harness that I made for the dinghy. I use the block and tackle to pull the dinghy up and onto the platform. The block and tackle has a cam cleat on it, so I can stop anywhere in the middle of lifting to make sure the dinghy is properly centered. And the block and tackle will not allow the dinghy to do a back flip into the water. The whole operation takes a minute and a half. When launching the dinghy, gravity is on my side so that is easy.

Festivus - do you remember where you purchased the block and tackle w/cam cleat? I need to rig something similar.
Also, what is the purpose of the rear harness going under the RIB? I am assuming this was a trial and error process.
My Hurley and RIB came with the boat, and I have realized that it does not have the nylon RIB insert on it. I am hoping thi is part of the reason that it was such a bear to use. I will be fabricating something similar.

Thanks for the diagrams!

 

[boater4life]

After going thought this thread it sounds like some of you have not tried the alternative way of retrieval using the Hurley Davit. I have a couple of photo's at: http://www.hurleymarine.com/davit3.html It might help with those heavier dinks and higher platforms.

If anyone is having a problem, please feel free to call us at 906.553.6249. Either Tonya, myself, or someone will be more than happy to help.

Todd Hurley
Hurley Marine, Inc.

 

[dgrumm]

Two questions for Hurley owners.
1. Has anyone tried it without the cross members which ties the two brackets together? I would like to remove them to reduce storage space and to make my swim ladder usable with the Hurley installed. But I don't want to make it any harder to get the dinghy on.

2. I think it would make the start of the loading process easier if the ramp always had an angle to it (ie. never 90 degrees to the platform). It seems like some sort of a bumper could be fabricated to achieve this... any thoughts?

 

[Converse48]

After going thought this thread it sounds like some of you have not tried the alternative way of retrieval using the Hurley Davit. I have a couple of photo's at: http://www.hurleymarine.com/davit3.html It might help with those heavier dinks and higher platforms.

If anyone is having a problem, please feel free to call us at 906.553.6249. Either Tonya, myself, or someone will be more than happy to help.

Todd Hurley
Hurley Marine, Inc.

Todd-
Thanks for posting. And I have tried the alternative method. It was during step three: "simply pull for retrieval," that my dinghy flipped and landed upside down in the water. Twice.

I think I'll stick with "Miss Michigan" (my name for the block and tackle).:thumbsup: