2geer
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Feb 11, 2017
- Messages
- 29
- Location
- United States
- Vessel Name
- Stout
- Vessel Make
- Kadey Krogen 42-087
I am going through a period of davit/crane envy having struggled with the boom lifting system for our dinghy which is an APEX 12 with Unihelm and a 20hp Honda outboard. I put a scale on the thing the other day and it weighed in at about 570 lbs.
Aside from needing to downsize the above, I am very nervous that the load on the boom/mast is excessive. I have seen pictures of other kk42s that have used a variety of different types of rigging and winches. My problem is compounded by the fact that Stout has a custom mast with stays that rake back which prevent the boom from deploying a full 90 degrees from the centerline.
I am seeking input on how you all have rigged your booms. I have a feeling the ultimate answer is a pipe davit or simple crane. Pictures are welcome.
Once again, thanks for your time.
Aside from needing to downsize the above, I am very nervous that the load on the boom/mast is excessive. I have seen pictures of other kk42s that have used a variety of different types of rigging and winches. My problem is compounded by the fact that Stout has a custom mast with stays that rake back which prevent the boom from deploying a full 90 degrees from the centerline.
I am seeking input on how you all have rigged your booms. I have a feeling the ultimate answer is a pipe davit or simple crane. Pictures are welcome.
Once again, thanks for your time.