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By Frank Rijkers
A stylish designed pair of forespar nova davits fixed to the stern of your sailing or motor yacht makes stowing the dinghy a simple chore.
With the wind howling and the resulting rough water doing its utmost to tip you over the side, it makes you wonder why on earth you are trying to man handle the cumbersome dinghy back aboard the mother ship in an out dated primitive way.
Anchorage Clowns
You see it all the time, men and women on their beautiful sailing or motor yachts entertaining everyone at the anchorage with their wonderful inventions and moves to get their costly marine tender back on board. Every boater looks on with bated breath as the struggle against the elements plays out, often with hilarious results.
A simple set of nova dinghy davits installed on the stern will prevent you from becoming the next talked about clown of the anchorage.
Anchorage Dance
Because of the nature of boating, sailors are forever found staring at the tranquil scenery surrounding them. It is therefore impossible to go unnoticed as you go about demonstrating your boating prowess, which quickly transcends into ill fated gymnastics and a perfect rendition of the dinghy dance.
This results in a session of’ help I’m drowning’ as the entangled tender tests your ‘how long can you hold your breath’ skills all to the delight of the’ been – there – done – that’ spectators.
Trying to control a dinghy swinging on the end of a halyard in 25 knots of wind is difficult and can cause serious damage to you and the boat.
Forgetful- Results
There is no doubt that people are forgetful. How often, while lazing in the warm sunshine on deck in a quiet anchorage, are you alerted by the high pitched panicked screaming of a dozen shouted orders coming from a nearby vessel, usually ending with the helmsman quietly saying ‘Sorry I forgot about the dinghy’
With a nice set of davits fixed on the stern of your vessel, you won’t forget the dinghy that has been quickly and neatly stowed. The forgotten tender hiding on its long painter next to the hull just out of sight of the helmsman will not be there to rip the propeller shaft from its coupling, seize the gearbox or worse still tear the soft rubber seal between the hull and sail drive, letting the water pour in and flooding the engine room.
Preventable
These preventable accidents happen constantly around the world .Big boats, small boats with experienced or novice crews all experience these small humiliations. Losing your gear is one thing and are easily replaceable but if you get hurt, often damaging your back because the moving platform makes it difficult to lift items properly by using your legs etc., it can become a serious situation quickly and involving many people who were hoping to spend a relaxing time on the water. Too late to say you are sorry since the damage has been done!.
If your boat design allows simple reliable davits should be part of your vessel’s standard hoisting equipment which could mean the difference between the agony of an injury or living the dream.
Lift it or Loose it
About the Author: Frank Rijkers has been living the dream by building his own sailing yacht and cruising the oceans around the world. With this experience in mind he reviews lifting equipment for sailing and motor yachts to help enhance your boating fun at
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