Dinghy Davits & Tender Davits for Sailboats & Cruisers
Safely hoisting and securing your vessel’s dinghy or tender shouldn’t be stressful when you’re on the water. Premium, marine-grade stainless steel dinghy davits and tender davits from Martek are precision-engineered to lift, launch, and transport your secondary craft with complete confidence. Built to handle harsh offshore conditions, our sleek, heavy-duty marine davits feature a modular, bolt-on design that fits most sailboats, cruisers, trawlers, and yachts without costly custom modifications. Explore our reliable, easy-to-install davit systems below to find the perfect fit for your next cruise.
Secure Your Dinghy or Tender with Confidence
Find the Right Marine Davits for Your Vessel
Why Choose Martek Stainless Steel Dinghy Davits?
- Heavy-Duty Strength – Confidently lift your dinghy & tender.
- Stainless Steel Marine Davits – Polished, corrosion-resistant marine-grade stainless steel construction.
- Universal Fit for Sailboats, Cruisers, and Trawlers – Fits most sailboats, cruisers, trawlers, or yachts without custom modifications.
- Easy Bolt-On Installation – The bolt-on design makes installation straightforward and requires minimal skill.
- Customizable Options – Need a unique fit? We use 3-D modeling software to design custom davit solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are dinghy davits & tender davits?
Dinghy davits & tender davits are specialized mechanical lifting and storage systems mounted on the stern (rear) or swim platform of a boat. They safely hoist, launch, stow, and transport a dinghy or tender, whether inflatable, rigid, or rigid inflatable boat (RIB), without the drag and fuel inefficiency of towing it behind the primary vessel.
2. What size sailboat davits do I need?
The right size depends on your dinghy or tender’s total weight—including outboard motor, fuel, and gear—as well as your stern layout. We offer options from light-duty davits to heavy-duty systems that handle larger RIBs and outboards. Contact us for a recommendation tailored to your boat.
3. Can marine davits lift an outboard motor?
Yes. Our heavy-duty stainless steel davits lift dinghies, tenders, and outboards. On long-distance offshore cruises, we recommend removing and stowing the outboard motor.
4. What types of boats can use davits?
Our modular davits fit most sailboats, cruisers, trawlers, and yachts without custom modifications.
5. How are davits installed?
All models use a modular bolt-on system with universal upper and lower mounts. Davits typically attach to the stern rail and transom or swim platform. Installation is quick and easy and requires only basic tools.
6. Are stainless steel davits better than aluminum?
Yes. Marine-grade stainless steel offers greater strength, corrosion resistance, and long-term durability compared to aluminum. It withstands saltwater, UV rays, and harsh offshore conditions for decades. Plus, stainless steel davits and our classic designs blend seamlessly with the stern rails on most sailboats, cruisers, trawlers, and yachts, giving your boat a more polished and integrated look.
7. Can davits also hold other gear?
Absolutely. Many sailors also mount solar panels, antennas, fishing rod holders, or sun shades on their davits in addition to lifting dinghies and outboards.