We’re in the land of Med mooring (stern to) and most yachts have some form of stern gang plank system. Many are elaborate, others more like a plank of wood. This is the first time we have seen a gangplank also used as a dinghy launching system.
This is not a particularly light dinghy, so there must be some muscle in this system, given the angles involved.
A detail of the attachment arm for the lifting bridle. Note the adjustable cars.
The local Guardia, of whom, along with the Aduanas (customs) we have hadmany pleasant visits, showing off their stern wave. Take a look at the dink on the stern.
If you have a low enough stern, this is a very efficient, simple, and fast method of launching and retrieving the dinghy. There is a roller at deck level, and another set, V-shaped, lower. Simply attach the winch to the bow eye and hoist (or ease) away.
Posted by Steve Dashew (June 27, 2010)
June 27th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
Mr. Dashew,
First, belated Happy Father’s Day – from one to another. Second, thank you for the effort to create and maintain the cruising log. Your real world commentary on the process of cruising is much appreciated by this sweet water “barely a sailor” (19′ Lightning in need of a mast, among other items – driveway queen) fan. I have been dropping in on your website for the last 5 years or so. The long waterline concept has always seemed correct. Although Wind Horse is 80+ feet the new design is less than 70 feet. Question (if you would indulge): given the difference in length what was the most impacting compromise?
Thank you again
June 28th, 2010 at 3:36 am
Howdy Michael:
Thanks for the kind words. The length issue is addressed in detail in the Dashew Offshore website.