[Maxwell]

We are trying to decide what davits to use on our 42 Open.  I am getting pricing on a freedom lift however given its $20k+ cost, am not sure its worth it.  I do have the Nautley Davits (dinghyramp XL) from our Sovran, but am concerned that they won't hold the dinghy up high enough.  Has anyone had experience with either on the 42?  If going with the Nautley or similar (hurley etc), does the dinghy sit high enough that there are no issues getting on/coming off plane and in varying seas etc?  Also, if we go with this option, are you able to leave the motor down with it hanging just out past the swim platform?  Our dinghy is a 10' Walker Bay hard bottom with a 15hp outboard.  

Max

[outrigger]

We are trying to decide what davits to use on our 42 Open.  I am getting pricing on a freedom lift however given its $20k+ cost, am not sure its worth it.  I do have the Nautley Davits (dinghyramp XL) from our Sovran, but am concerned that they won't hold the dinghy up high enough.  Has anyone had experience with either on the 42?  If going with the Nautley or similar (hurley etc), does the dinghy sit high enough that there are no issues getting on/coming off plane and in varying seas etc?  Also, if we go with this option, are you able to leave the motor down with it hanging just out past the swim platform?  Our dinghy is a 10' Walker Bay hard bottom with a 15hp outboard.  

Max

We have a FreedomLift with a 10.6 AB with a 25hp on the back of our 42 open.  fits great and she sits nice and high.  Bob at freedom lift is great to deal with.

[csk02367]

We are trying to decide what davits to use on our 42 Open.  I am getting pricing on a freedom lift however given its $20k+ cost, am not sure its worth it.  I do have the Nautley Davits (dinghyramp XL) from our Sovran, but am concerned that they won't hold the dinghy up high enough.  Has anyone had experience with either on the 42?  If going with the Nautley or similar (hurley etc), does the dinghy sit high enough that there are no issues getting on/coming off plane and in varying seas etc?  Also, if we go with this option, are you able to leave the motor down with it hanging just out past the swim platform?  Our dinghy is a 10' Walker Bay hard bottom with a 15hp outboard.  

Max

Hello Max,
Looking for a davit for my 3600 Open. Wondering in which direction you went? I share your concerns. Looking forward to your feedback.
Regards/csk

[jclark003]

I put the Nautley XL davits on my 43 Open and hang a zodiac yacht liner rib with a 15. Works very well off my platform with the exception of coming off plane. If I slow down too quickly the prop wash lifts the dingy up a couple of inches and then sets it right back down with no issues. If I feather the power a little I have no lift at all.

My platform is only about 29" deep so if you have the 40" platform you may catch a little more water. A call to Nautley may give you answers to this. No issues running in a seaway. Once under way and even going up on plane the dinghy rides high and dry. i would not recommend leaving the motor down however.

The only downside I have found relates to getting the RIB onto the davits. On my platform there really isnt enough room to stand on the platform and pull the dinghy up. When on the davits there is only a couple of inches between the dinghy tube and the transom. So I tied a line to the transom grab bar then looped it through a small pulley attached to the dingy. I can then stand in the cockpit and pull the dingy up myself since the pulley acts as a force multiplier. Surprising how easy it is.

would love to have a freedom lift but after being quoted over $30K for the install, I'll make due with the dingy ramp.

Hope that helps and good luck.

[bruce33]

I put the Nautley XL davits on my 43 Open and hang a zodiac yacht liner rib with a 15. Works very well off my platform with the exception of coming off plane. If I slow down too quickly the prop wash lifts the dingy up a couple of inches and then sets it right back down with no issues. If I feather the power a little I have no lift at all.

My platform is only about 29" deep so if you have the 40" platform you may catch a little more water. A call to Nautley may give you answers to this.  No issues running in a seaway. Once under way and even going up on plane the dinghy rides high and dry. i would not recommend leaving the motor down however.

The only downside I have found relates to getting the RIB onto the davits. On my platform there really isnt enough room to stand on the platform and pull the dinghy up. When on the davits there is only a couple of inches between the dinghy tube and the transom. So I tied a line to the transom grab bar then looped it through a small pulley attached to the dingy. I can then stand in the cockpit and pull the dingy up myself since the pulley acts as a force multiplier. Surprising how easy it is.

would love to have a freedom lift but after being quoted over $30K for the install, I'll make due with the dingy ramp.

Hope that helps and good luck.

jclark003,

I have that same lift that I brought with me from my 33' now to my 41',  just purchased last August. I will be installing the lift soon. What dimension apart did you use and approximately where did you put them on the platform? I have a 10'8" center console Brigg, that I use a Warn electric winch with a couple straps to pull it up. Works great! 

bruce33

[jclark003]

I'll be working on the boat tomorrow and will try and get some measurements. I think I offset the davits slightly to port and have spread of about 4-5'.

Where did you mount the winch and how much weight is you rib? I would love to hang a small center counsole but have steered clear because of the weight.

[bruce33]

I'll be working on the boat tomorrow and will try and get some measurements. I think I offset the davits slightly to port and have spread of about 4-5'.

Where did you mount the winch and how much weight is you rib? I would love to hang a small center counsole but have steered clear because of the weight.

The winch is portable. I have 2, 1" x8' straps the go to the grab bars on the arch. Then the winch is hooked to those straps on one hook, and two more straps on the other hook on the winch, which go to the dingy. The dingy weight is about 415lbs.


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I'll be working on the boat tomorrow and will try and get some measurements. I think I offset the davits slightly to port and have spread of about 4-5'.

Where did you mount the winch and how much weight is you rib? I would love to hang a small center counsole but have steered clear because of the weight.

The winch is portable. I have 2, 1" x8' straps the go to the grab bars on the arch. Then the winch is hooked to those straps on one hook, and two more straps on the other hook on the winch, which go to the dingy. The dingy weight is about 415lbs.


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I'll be working on the boat tomorrow and will try and get some measurements. I think I offset the davits slightly to port and have spread of about 4-5'.

Where did you mount the winch and how much weight is you rib? I would love to hang a small center counsole but have steered clear because of the weight.

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[holiday3900]

   

We are trying to decide what davits to use on our 42 Open.  I am getting pricing on a freedom lift however given its $20k+ cost, am not sure its worth it.  I do have the Nautley Davits (dinghyramp XL) from our Sovran, but am concerned that they won't hold the dinghy up high enough.  Has anyone had experience with either on the 42?  If going with the Nautley or similar (hurley etc), does the dinghy sit high enough that there are no issues getting on/coming off plane and in varying seas etc?  Also, if we go with this option, are you able to leave the motor down with it hanging just out past the swim platform?  Our dinghy is a 10' Walker Bay hard bottom with a 15hp outboard.  

Max

Hi Max.  We had a Freedom Lift installed on our 3900 Sovran.  I know you have a different stern/swim platform configuration, but I'm seeing it on Friday and would be happy to take picts since it is still out of the water.   It is paired with an 11' Capelli center console with a 20 hp motor.