Every now and then we see something new which really works and is such an obvious answer that it is amazing it was not done previously.
This arm off the arch which supports the dinghy started out as a means of moving the wind mill so it would not shade the solar panels. The advantages with the dink are obvious.
A close up look at the truss and locking mechanism. Such a simple, yet functional idea.
Posted by Steve Dashew (February 10, 2011)
February 20th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
It looks like it can be rotated Aft so the dinghy will be behind the boat underway. Clever. So is everything you do.
Thank you for your website and your family devotion.
February 20th, 2011 at 7:09 pm
Thanks for the compliment Bob…
February 21st, 2011 at 2:51 pm
What is the contraption off the stern, a generator or huge electric trolling motor?
February 21st, 2011 at 6:09 pm
Hello JR:
The device off the stern to which I think your are referring is a wind vane, that steers the boat (in theory at least) at a constant angle to the wind.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
I think Bob has not realised that the Hydrovane on the stern will prevent the dinghy being carried across the stern when under way – unless just motoring.
February 25th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
This design seems fairly limited. A fine idea for lifting the dinghy out of the water in order to discourage theft but clearly not a good way to carry the dingy when underway. Also, this davit does not appear to lift the dingy high enough to bring it on board.
February 25th, 2011 at 9:41 pm
Hi Sid:
Correct on all accounts. The davit started as a way to keep shadows off the solar panel, and morphed into a means of keeping the dink out of the water at anchor. I don’t think it was ever intended to be used at sea.