Hard to Take
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Just purchased a 2006 380 Sundancer. I have not had it in the water yet so this is going to be a very long winter while it is put away in storage.
I am considering my options for a davit system for a small hard bottom dingy. (8'6", 60"beam, total weight with motor 165 Lbs) I have looked at a number of options from hydrallic lifts such as Freedom, Sealift, etc and slide on and off systems such as Hurley and Nautley. Although the convenience of the hydrallics is undeniable the cost of them is an Eye opener to say the least !
I am considering either the Hurley or Nautley sytems due to the price or the Seaweed Tender. An additional concern I have is that the transom door on my boat is in the centre which by pulling a dinghy on the platform will make it hard to use.
Does any one know what the height of the swim platform is off of the water on a 380 ?
Does any one know what the width of the swim platform is on a 380 ?
Has any one had experience with any of these pull on or roller system Lifts ? Or alternatively advice on a hydralic ?
Thanks so much
I am considering my options for a davit system for a small hard bottom dingy. (8'6", 60"beam, total weight with motor 165 Lbs) I have looked at a number of options from hydrallic lifts such as Freedom, Sealift, etc and slide on and off systems such as Hurley and Nautley. Although the convenience of the hydrallics is undeniable the cost of them is an Eye opener to say the least !
I am considering either the Hurley or Nautley sytems due to the price or the Seaweed Tender. An additional concern I have is that the transom door on my boat is in the centre which by pulling a dinghy on the platform will make it hard to use.
Does any one know what the height of the swim platform is off of the water on a 380 ?
Does any one know what the width of the swim platform is on a 380 ?
Has any one had experience with any of these pull on or roller system Lifts ? Or alternatively advice on a hydralic ?
Thanks so much