Dinghy Davits
Premium Dinghy Davits – Strength, Style, and Effortless Installation
Looking for a reliable way to lift, store, and launch your dinghy? With our davits for sailboats and cruisers, handling your inflatable or rigid dinghy becomes simple, safe, and secure. Plus, because they’re built from marine-grade stainless steel, our davits offer outstanding durability and long-lasting performance—even in tough offshore conditions.
Why Choose Martek Davits?
- Heavy-Duty Strength – Confidently lift inflatable dinghies, RIBs, and outboards.
- Stainless Steel Durability – Polished, corrosion-resistant marine-grade stainless steel construction stands up to saltwater damage.
- Universal Fit – Works with sailboats, cruisers, and yachts of all sizes.
- Easy Installation – Quick bolt-on design saves time and avoids major modifications.
- 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?
Dinghy davits are lifting systems for sailboats and cruisers. They let you raise, stow, and launch an inflatable dinghy, RIB, or small tender safely from your stern.
2. What size davits do I need?
The right size depends on your dinghy’s total weight—including outboard motor, fuel, and gear—as well as your stern layout. We offer options from lightweight davits to heavy-duty systems that handle large RIBs and outboards. Contact us for a recommendation tailored to your boat.
3. Can dinghy davits lift an outboard motor?
Yes. Our heavy-duty stainless steel davits lift both dinghies and outboards, making them perfect for long-distance and offshore cruising.
4. What types of boats can use davits?
Our davits fit most sailboats, cruisers, and yachts. With universal rail and transom mounts, installation is flexible and rarely requires custom modifications.
5. How are dinghy davits installed?
All models use a bolt-on system with universal rail or deck mounts. Installation is quick 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 tough offshore conditions for decades of reliable use. Plus, stainless steel davits blend seamlessly with the stern rails on most sailboats, cruisers, 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.
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