Dinghy Davits for Prairie 36?

[island_dancer]

I will be starting the Loop in January on my 36 foot Prairie trawler and have a 9 foot Boston Whaler as my dinghy. However, I do not have dinghy davits on the Prairie to hold the whaler. My two questions are: 1) What suggestions can be provided as to the most cost effective davits and 2) is the 9 foot Boston Whaler an appropriate dinghy.
Thanks,
Gary

 

[CharlieO.]

How much does the whaler weigh?

 

[High Wire]

Look up Nick Jackson davits. Yes the 9 ft whaler will be a fine dinghy. The Prairie has a wide beam so the whaler will fit no problem across the transom.

 

[Comodave]

We put SeaWise davits on a previous boat. It wasn’t cheap but they are a quality davit. Also the quickest and easiest davits to launch and recover the dinghy. If you are going to be doing a lot of anchoring on the loop then ease of launch and recovery is critical IMO. If they are tough to use you won’t want to use the dinghy.

 

[island_dancer]

The 9 foot whaler has a posted dry weight of 160 Lbs. The outboard motor is a 5 HP Mercury that weighs about 30 Lbs.
Thanks for your reply.
Gary

 

[CaptTom]

I'd be curious to see what you end up with. I've thought about davits on my Prairie 36 but never really got serious about it. I used the clips on my last dinghy (a RIB) when we did the Down East loop but ended up just towing it most of the time.

Anyway, keep us posted on your trip! Is the Prairie new to you? What hull number?

 

[BigTime]

Google “Dinghy Butler” , I really like their product

 

[island_dancer]

Google “Dinghy Butler” , I really like their product

Thanks for the advice. I have never heard of them. I just visited their website and they have some nice products. Thank you very much.

 

[island_dancer]

I'd be curious to see what you end up with. I've thought about davits on my Prairie 36 but never really got serious about it. I used the clips on my last dinghy (a RIB) when we did the Down East loop but ended up just towing it most of the time.

Anyway, keep us posted on your trip! Is the Prairie new to you? What hull number?

Capt Tom,
Thanks for your reply. I appreciate your response. My boat is hull number 011. We have owned her for almost 20 years. She was in Panama City when hurricane Michael destroyed the marina she was moored in and she survived with minor damage. Tough ole gal!

 

[Ken E.]

You might investigate Weaver Industries. I have their snap davits for my 9' hard dinhy and they work fine.