HeadedToTexas
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We are in the process of upgrading our dinghy davits on Escape. The St. Croix davits are showing their age and hoisting the dinghy is already getting old. Part of this project is to improve our short term tie up on the swim platform. A search of Trawler Forum did not turn up much on this subject in the last several years, so here we go.
The swim platform and transom will remain almost entirely clear when the new Dinghy Butler is installed. My tentative plan is to completely remove the St. Croix davits and seal over any holes left by their mounting hardware.
Keeping the platform clear of toe rippers is important, though we already have a folding ladder there to rip toes. Folding cleats are attractive, unless they tend to pop up at inopportune times. Of all the options for a short term tie up from the swim platform or transom, what do y'all like best?
The swim platform and transom will remain almost entirely clear when the new Dinghy Butler is installed. My tentative plan is to completely remove the St. Croix davits and seal over any holes left by their mounting hardware.
Keeping the platform clear of toe rippers is important, though we already have a folding ladder there to rip toes. Folding cleats are attractive, unless they tend to pop up at inopportune times. Of all the options for a short term tie up from the swim platform or transom, what do y'all like best?