Just remember, you risk losing gear if it does capsize. Trailing a line behind the dinghy can reduce veering, but this also slows the tow boat. Hoisting and stowing If a trip will take more than three hours, you should stow the dinghy on the boat for the transit. The easier it is to hoist your dinghy, the more likely you will stow it properly when you get under way. There are several ways to get the dinghy aboard, depending upon your boat s size, available stowage space, the weight of the dinghy, and the systems you have to get the dinghy aboard.
Most larger powerboats use a crane.
Figure 1 shows one of my designs with a crane for lifting the dinghy onto the cabin top. The cabin top is an excellent place to stow a dinghy aboard a powerboat. It is out of the way, not in the helmsman s line of sight, and only marginally affects the vessel s stability. Cranes are made by a variety of manufacturers and may be hand-operated, electric, or hydraulic. For powerboats that don t have a crane or davits, haul the painter up short and pull the dinghy out of the water.