Our new design and styling offer the benefits of light weight and excellent lifting capacity . Constructed from thick wall 304 stainless steel and strategically sleeved to provide double wall thickness in high load areas , each davit is tested to 300 pounds which is double its rated working capacity. Integral welded stainless steel heads, which incorporate high quality Harken roller ball bearing sheaves , greatly add to the smooth operation and reduced chance of line tangling as compared to the more common block and tackle systems. A pair of diagonal braces are included in the design to stabilize your davits while sailing or motoring. In addition, the davits are hinged and can be swung inward in a matter of seconds for storage or to reduce slip length.
Complete removal is also possible in a matter of minutes.
Combine these features into a clean and attractive new style, built entirely from polished stainless steel , and you have a davit system that can actually add to the looks of your yacht while performing its task effortlessly. We have found that it is very easy to build big bulky davits with a much greater lifting capacity, however, the governing factor is the strength of the supporting stern rails . Positioning the foot inboard or outboard of this line will raise or lower the davit's outer end sheaves. The base assemblies tilts to accommodate most deck or transom angles and also allow the davits to rotate for more compact stowage. Positioning to a wider base setting is preferable, and locating the davits near a vertical stanchion will also add stability.