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Installing movable davits on a sailboat stern requires precise alignment to ensure the arms clear the swim platform when lowered.4:18 Johan of RAN Sailing mounts a pair of Boatsystem davits to the solid fiberglass transom of his boat, using a laser to mark the mounting points on the convex surface.3:02 Because the transom angle exceeds the 15-degree adjustment range of the standard brackets, he verifies the fit with a test mount before drilling final holes.4:40 The installation supports a Highfield Classic 260 dinghy, which weighs approximately 110 kilograms with its 9.9-horsepower outboard engine.12:04 The davits are rated for a 300-kilogram total load.12:21 To prevent the dinghy from swinging while underway, the crew secures it with cross-lines and plans to stow it on the foredeck during heavy weather or long passages.18:29 The setup allows for quick launching and retrieval, replacing the previous method of deck storage.16:42

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