1. Why a Hurley Dinghy Davits ™ ?

2. How do I know it will fit my swim platform ?

3. Is my swim platform strong enough ?

4. How should I plan my installation ?

5. Can I use the rails on my swim platform to mount my davit ?

6. How are davits rated ?

7. Can I remove my davit ?

8. Should I tie down the dingy in place ?

9. Can I take my boat in heavy seas with the dingy on the davit ?

Why a Hurley Dinghy Davits ™ ?

This hassle free launch and retrieval system allows you to store your inflatable, with onboard, on your swim platform while giving you 1/3 more space. Constructed of light weight aluminium, stainless steel fasteners and hardware allowing for a highly durable.
Easily mounted on the swim platform, this hassle free system lets you lift and pull your dinghy on for easy storage or just push off for launching.
Easily launched for an emergency and allows no growth on the dingy

Your platform only needs to be approximately 4 inches longer than half the width (beam) of your inflatable for mounting. To determine this application will work for you, measure the beam of your dingy, divide by 2 and add 4 inches. If this figure is equal or greater than the depth (transom to the end) of your platform we have a Hurley Davit for you !

This number can be tweaked, contact us for details. Extension mounts can be purchased for smaller swim platforms

Usually but not always, particularly if you are planning on cradling a heavy dingy. We suggest contacting the manufacturer for the "Safe working load".

How should I plan my installation ? Take your time and plan your installation. The ideal position for the dinghy on the davit is to have the dinghy sitting squarely in the cradle of the davit. Offset the davit on the platform so that the stern (transom) of the dinghy is more supported due to the weight of the motor. Top

Can I use the rails on my swim platform to mount my davit ? Yes, we have mounts to attach directly yo the swin platform rails.     Top

How are davits rated ? Hurley Dinghy Davits ™ are rated on their ability to carry a safe working load. For example, it is quite unreasonable to suggest that a davit rated at 300lbs could carry a system load of 600lbs. Our davits have a very large margin of strength designed into them and simply do not fail if used within their designed ratings. However, allowing the dinghy to fill with water will create a bad day for everybody. Remember to remove the drain plug if your boat will be unattended for any period of time. Top

Yes ! Hurley Dinghy Davits ™ that have the deck mounts have 2 quick release pins and can be removed in seconds for storage and only weigh 15lbs.

Should I tie down the dingy in place ? Yes! Damage or loss is certain to result if not tied down. The dinghy should be tied down securely from the bow and stern to prevent movement of the dinghy and shock loads coming from heavy seas. We prefer to see ratchet or cam straps used. If the straps become loose at sea, a simple pull on the ratchet lever or strap will snug the dinghy. Top

Yes! We all know the type of seas we are generally comfortable and/or experienced in.

You can carry anything you like on the davits up to the designed weight rating of your davit system. If you are planing a cruise and expect rougher conditions, consider removing the outboard motor.

Double check the dinghy and make sure it's lashed on the deck - you cannot know what conditions you might encounter and bad weather is no place to discover that you should have paid closer attention.