A lift-up dinghy davit system for dinghies and inflatable boats.
Sailboat
Davit system for inflatable boats and hard-shell dinghies
This Sailboat Davit system for inflatable
boats and dinghies represents the "State of the Art" for styling and function.
This is a
versatile davit system for sailboats and powerboats. It is strong,
attractive and offer a quick, simple installation, assuring a perfect
fit with an offshore strength standard. They are designed to lift your
dinghy, without engine on, higher out of the water to help avoid
swamping or loosing the dinghy when your boat is healed over under sail.
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The Nova Davit is
designed offer the benefits of light weight and excellent lifting
capacity and are designed for dinghies in the 6 to 12 foot range,
subject to 350 lb max. weight restriction.
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Complete package ready to
install - by yourself or by your local boat yard.
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All ropes, pulleys,
struts, mounting clamps included.
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Nova Davitâ„¢ can
conveniently fold inward, flush with boat stern, to maintain boat slip
length or remove them completely for stowage or racing.
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Diagonal bracing struts
for added lateral and outer end stability of davit system.
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Double sheave head is
built integrally for increased strength, clean lines and light weight.
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All 304 Stainless Steel
Davits, with new attractive Lines.
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Fits rails 23" to 32"
high.
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The maximum safe working
load is 350 lbs. per pair - 175 lbs per arm.
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Light weight and strong.
Nova
Dinghy Davit Kits include everything you need for a complete
installation:
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Rail clamps
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Base mounting hardware
(except for deck screws or bolts).
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Forty feet (40') of high
quality line per davit arm.
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A pair of double blocks
(providing a 4:1 lift ratio).
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Two carabineer hooks for
quick attachment and lifting security.
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Two Harken cam cleat rope
jammers.
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One standard cleat.
Important: Do not
leave engines on dinghies when hoisted up on davits. This weight
overloads one arm and can lead to failure of davit arm and/or stern
rails. Remove the engine before hoistng dinghy.
All Nova Davits & Nova Lifts come standard with 1" rail mounting
brackets. If you have larger rails 1 1/4" brackets are available as an
option at an additional cost.
Be sure to measure your rails before ordering. The original brackets
cannot be returned for credit.
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