Towing a dingy

[ric992]

Your right, I was thinking of a 8.5 dinghy for the least amount of weight and ease of use

Also I dont want to have to take off outboard if it has to be turned on the side how some systems do

 

[Blueone]

Just last month, I had installed the Presto XL500 hydrolic lift. Absolutely love this set up on our 2007 44. I like it even more than the sealift platform we had on our 2001 410 dancer. Thought that was an awesome set up while at anchor, it was not so great in a heavy following sea! Beware.

The one thing we really love about this set up is we can get in the dinghy. 11ft Apex with 25hp (450lbs) and lower ourselves down while in it. The chalks are deep enough that we just start and go. And when returning, we pull up to it and up we go via a wireless remote.

Very interesting

 

[Shoyrtt]

Also I dont want to have to take off outboard if it has to be turned on the side how some systems do

I have Weaver davits on my boat. Their Weaver Leaver is pretty slick allowing the outboard to be tilted when the dinghy is being stowed.

 

[keith Brawley]

I am really liking the Magic marine tow

I have a 89 300 searay ..it's way to expensive for what it is ... but it seems to fit what I want to use it for...haven't got that far yet

 

[RBB]

we tow a walkerbay 14' adventure behind a 44 db. works fine up to 18-19 mph .
gets a little squirrely there with the 60hp motor raised out of the water. I have never tried with it down.
Top Knott custom made towingn harness a couple hundred bucks. just so you all know I am on the Ohio River. At times there is 2-3 foot rollers and wakes.

We use the towdster for the seadoo.

 

[Captain Spike]

Hi, I just purchased my first Sea Ray. Unfortunately it doesn't have a hydraulic platform. Not quite ready to spend the money to add one. I wondered does anyone ever tow their dingy on a trip or is this a bad idea?

I have towed 10’ zodiac with 6 hp through out the bay and delta at Trawler speeds ( Grand Banks) and 46’ Chris Craft as well. Now with a smaller 340DA at slower speeds I use a bridle & ring with tow line passed through from port to starboard. When nearing dock or anchorage I pull in one side to bring it close to swim step. It’s an option if you don’t need speed or want hardware on swim step. For us anchorage is close and the trips are leisurely cruises. Use a nice heavy floating rope. It’s an option.

 

[firecadet613]

Davits are worth it. 10' soft bottom inflatable with a Merc 9.9. My boat has a 12' beam and she does just fine. This is after a 90 mile ride...she didn't move.

They are the DinghyDavits, davit. Very similar to the Nautley Dinghy Ramp, which was my first choice - but backordered two months.

In this thread here, you can see where I added a wooden support block to help the transom which was just "hanging" there.

 

[Captain Spike]

Davits are worth it. 10' soft bottom inflatable with a Merc 9.9. My boat has a 12' beam and she does just fine. This is after a 90 mile ride...she didn't move.

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That looks nice. Are they Hurley ? Or?

 

[firecadet613]

That looks nice. Are they Hurley ? Or?

Oops! I edited my post to include that, www.dinghydavits.com are them. My boat came with the Nautley Dinghy Ramp (same design) when I bought it from the previous owner, but I sold them off when we bought the boat. Then...we bought a dinghy!

 

[Captain Spike]

Oops! I edited my post to include that, www.dinghydavits.com are them. My boat came with the Nautley Dinghy Ramp (same design) when I bought it from the previous owner, but I sold them off when we bought the boat. Then...we bought a dinghy!

Can you remove most of the hardware for swimming and use of the swim step? I haven’t found a set that will fit my boat, but I keep an eye out. Thanks for the info.

 

[firecadet613]

Can you remove most of the hardware for swimming and use of the swim step? I haven’t found a set that will fit my boat, but I keep an eye out. Thanks for the info.

Yep, they attach via the Weaver Quick Mounts. Almost nothing is left when they are removed..these are installed before loading the dinghy...

All that's left once removed...about impossible to stub your toe even. Very happy with it. I had the quick mounts on my last boat as well.

 

[Captain Spike]

I have a 340 sundancer 2002 and there is a radius similar to yours also some supports beneath to miss and the ladder/ hatch in the middle too. Not sure how much space is needed. Our dinghies look very similar. these look like a good possibility. How much space between your davits ( if you remember). Thank you again.

 

[Captain Spike]

Can you remove most of the hardware for swimming and use of the swim step? I haven’t found a set that will fit my boat, but I keep an eye out. Thanks for the info.

Thanks for the great pics and info.

 

[firecadet613]

I have a 340 sundancer 2002 and there is a radius similar to yours also some supports beneath to miss and the ladder/ hatch in the middle too. Not sure how much space is needed. Our dinghies look very similar. these look like a good possibility. How much space between your davits ( if you remember). Thank you again.

I'd say 3'-4'? My swim platform is integral to the hull, so they were installed with Toggler bolts which have done a great job keeping them in place.

 

[Captain Spike]

I'd say 3'-4'? My swim platform is integral to the hull, so they were installed with Toggler bolts which have done a great job keeping them in place.

Okay. Thank you again. I’ll do some measurements again especially as you were able to set one in further to keep it more square. I can access underneath mine if I can get them in a good position , it’s a better option than Trick and Hurley for my application. Safe boating-cheers