KATO DAVITS LOWER THAN MOST

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by Craig Roser 27 August 2006 Davits and Arches 15 photos 5831 views

A different mount than Kato recommends, but one that provides for a view over the dinghy when seated, and that provides for a few inches wider mounting of the arms.

Outboard custom mount. Lewmar racing blocks bought for pennies because new model is out.

Photo by Craig Roser

Photo by Craig Roser

Slip on stabilizer not shown.

Following Ward, the bridle is low to floor.

Stainless ring because Pierce told me bronze would break.

Bow ring. Braided line is temporary until lengths are confirmed.

Bridle made with stainless rings, cow hitches, rolling hitches.

Photo by Craig Roser

Fender washers as backups. Wish they made acorn nuts with nylon lock rings.

Seadog pad eye. Defender clearance. $2.99.

Height is perfect for Charmed!

The angle brackets are not customary for installing Kato Davits on IPs.

Mount bolts backed by aluminum plate. Mount holes below stay anchor. Sealed with Boatlife caulk.

Starboard bracket. Picture taken from 120 feet away with 32X zoom.

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The International IPYOA administration team.