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Post by ianpowolny on May 26, 2015 14:30:44 GMT
Folks,
When we are on a long passage I usually deflate the dinghy and tie it down in front of the spray hood, dodger in the US. On shorter passages, up to 60 miles and F6, I tie the dinghy down on the fore deck using the handrail stanchions. We don't have an arch - on the want list, and I'm concerned about hanging the dingy off the pushpit rail - I have the life raft there and the life raft quite heavy.
I had thought of adding 4 rings to the toe rail and using these with cargo straps.
Ideas please. Ian
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Post by patryk221 on May 26, 2015 14:32:23 GMT
I have a pair of nice Davits for sale
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Post by Tafika II on May 26, 2015 14:39:12 GMT
Hi Ian! Although we have an arch, for long passages or ones where we know we are going to get high seas, we mount the outboard on the after rail mounted start the raft forward of the mast lashed to the deck. Our is a Caribe C10 so it's a little bulky, but manageable with electric winches. I would feel uncomfortable in following seas if a large wave hit us and filled the RIB while on the arch....that a great deal of weight.
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Post by timpeacockuk on May 26, 2015 16:46:55 GMT
I have in the past stood the dinghy on its bow in the sugarscoop and just lashed it in to whatever was handy. With a rope from the transom it was easy to pull the bow onto the scoop and then simply haul the dinghy up. Keeps the wind off as well. Worked on my 42DS anyway
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Post by dublin on May 26, 2015 17:48:25 GMT
Ian,
We used to put it on the sugar scoop on its side and it worked ok but of course block the stern light.
Now we put it on the foredeck upside down, facing forward and lash it down using ratchet straps. Works very well with plenty of room to work each side of it and on the foredeck even when flipping henna jet, anchoring or picking up a mooring.
Never moves even on some rough passages. We use knee pads under the hard surfaces to protect the deck. Really just the transom and the row locks We use the spare halyard to lift on and off it is an easy job for two and not difficult single handed The punt is a 270 with oversize tubes and inflatable floor and keel so is no a lightweight
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Post by vasko on May 26, 2015 18:59:53 GMT
My usual strategy is on the davits - and if the weather changes or is expected to become bad - deflate and under the boom(in case we do not expect to use it in the next harbour) or still inflated and again under the boom very well attached to the handles with ropes...
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Post by vasko on May 26, 2015 19:04:41 GMT
The dinghy fits perfectly under the boom in my case
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Post by jdl01 on May 26, 2015 21:04:29 GMT
Hello Ian, I feel your initial instincts are right - tie her down on the deckhouse or the foredeck, deflate her to improve visibility and reduce windage, and hopefully forward visibility is not seriously impaired. After 35,000 miles of blue water, I remain owly about stuff hanging on the transom, having been pooped twice. Cheers, Jim
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Post by sleighride on May 26, 2015 23:59:05 GMT
On our DS43, we lash a ten foot hard shell sailing and rowing dinghy to the bow through the deck ring just aft of the anchor locker, and then run two separate block and tackle arrangements from eye rings at the stern of the dinghy to the base of each shroud. This arrangement has served us well through many gales, four storms and many rough bar crossings from the Columbia River into the Pacicic and of course back again. If you would like a photo I could provide one.
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Post by ianpowolny on May 27, 2015 5:42:07 GMT
On our DS43, we lash a ten foot hard shell sailing and rowing dinghy to the bow through the deck ring just aft of the anchor locker, and then run two separate block and tackle arrangements from eye rings at the stern of the dinghy to the base of each shroud. This arrangement has served us well through many gales, four storms and many rough bar crossings from the Columbia River into the Pacicic and of course back again. If you would like a photo I could provide one. A photo would be good, yes please. Ian
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Post by scottfarleigh on May 27, 2015 16:27:00 GMT
The lines for the bow attachment and two stern attachments are of 3/16th inch dyneema or spectra, doubled at least four times each. The two stern ties use small blocks with four to one mechanical advantage. The dinghy weighs 75 pounds.
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Post by Don Reaves on May 27, 2015 20:15:45 GMT
Wow, 4 x 5000 lbs breaking strength! That's really overkill.
Of course, the reason for doubling is more likely due to the desire to get it nice and tight.
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Post by dublin on May 27, 2015 21:12:19 GMT
We use webbing ratchet straps which make it possible to get it really tight without any effort. Also then very easy to release when needed
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