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Boat Basics - Where To Stow Your Dinghy & Outboard | Ep. 157
March 22, 2024 · 17 min · 34K views
What this video covers
Stowing a dinghy and outboard engine requires balancing convenience with security for offshore or heavy-weather conditions. Towing a dinghy is suitable only for short, calm-water passages and requires removing the outboard to reduce drag and increase buoyancy.1:06 Storing an inflatable on the foredeck provides maximum security in storms but obstructs forward visibility, blocks hatches, and complicates anchor handling.2:58 Dinghy davits offer the most versatile solution, provided the transom is reinforced to handle the load.3:22 On the 8.5-foot aluminum dinghy aboard the boat Sea Rose, davits are mounted at chest height to maintain the skipper's visibility and allow swim platform access.5:48 To prevent chafe and movement, the system uses low-resistance ball-bearing blocks, a custom bridle for stability, and athwartships lashing lines to prevent swaying while heeling.8:23 A Gar Hauler crane simplifies lifting a 15-horsepower, 80-pound outboard onto a stern-rail bracket, with a safety line attached to the engine handle during the transfer to prevent loss.13:03 Proper lashing and rigid mounting points are essential to prevent structural fatigue in heavy seas.5:26
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