Installing Davits on a 695.

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Going to the Boston boat show tomorrow to look for dinghy davits.  Seems that if I mount one in each platform and extend over the rear of each platform, I could raise a small inflatable to do some coastal cruising and get the dog ashore for his business.

Has anyone done this on a Merryfisher 695 or NC695 with any positive results?



Thanks John

[lynnardm]

John

For use on my 695 I found a small Achilles inflatable that when inflated it could stow upside down on the roof. Two straps across it attached to the upper hand rails held it in place. And uninflated it fit into the cockpit storage locker.

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I Looked around quite extensively and even  purchased the. ST. Croix system, but I could not fit it properly to the twin swim platforms without giving up swim access.  I ended up returning and now will resign myself to a fast tow.   When at slip, I purchased space on a dinghy sllip.  

I will still keep my eyes open but at this time Davits for an outboard powered cruiser seem unavailable.

Thanks.