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Hi Charlie
After my first e-mail to you, suggesting that you use the Garhauer davits, I had a chance to visit the Garhauer factory and while I was there pick up some blocks and a new traveller to upgrade my Ca 42 and generally look at their stuff. The quality of the marine accessories simply amazed me. I can tell you this - they stand behind their product 100% no questions asked. You will not regret your decision to buy Garhauer.

Peter
C'est la Vie
Hull #746

A word of caution - in the thread above there has been much discussion of installing the davits high enough to lower the ladder and to be able to use the swim platform. Here is my concern: The weight of the dinghy and motor combined with seaway can cause undue stresses on the mounting points. The higher the weight (dinghy and motor) the more that becomes a problem. If you are sailing in the benign Southern California area and have no desire to extend your cruising grounds, a higher than normal mounting will probably be ok. However I for one, have been in sea conditions that have tested the boat and crew - the last thing I want to worry about at that time is the dinghy ripping off the davits. I have had a problems with the dinghy coming loose in seaway and was able to secure it with some effort (it did not have the engine attached - the engine was mounted on back pulpit) When I back into my slip for convenience of boarding, I secure the dinghy on the foredeck. I addition to the davits I also have the Garhauer Motor lift/crane - makes it very convenient to lift the motor off the dingy (4 stroke - 112 lbs.) . I use the spare halyard to lift the dinghy to the foredeck - its almost effortless. By the way I saw the cut up foldable ladder and it looks complicated to me. At least the folding ladder I saw - the Catalina dealer in Vancouver BC had it fashioned for a customer. I like to keep things simple.


Peter
C'est la Vie
Hull #746