A sailboat dinghy lift is a davit, crane, or hydraulic arm system mounted to the transom or deck of a sailing vessel specifically to manage the storage and launching of a rigid hull inflatable boat (RIB) tender. Space is at a premium on a sailing yacht, and a poorly stored dinghy can foul the backstay, cover the emergency tiller access, or interfere with the steering mechanism. Modern sailboat dinghy lifts come in various formats, with the most common being manual or hydraulic lifting arms that pivot the dinghy from the water onto a fixed chock on the swim platform or rail. Some systems utilize a linear bunk design made of marine-grade high-density polyethylene, which reduces friction during retrieval, allowing the sailor to winch the heavy dinghy up a slope without tearing the hull. For catamarans, platform-based lifts are popular as they create additional living space, with lightweight hydraulic cylinders that have proven themselves offshore for their low weight and high reliability. Alternatively, a hydraulic foot-pump-powered dinghy lifting or tilting arm allows the user to easily raise a heavy dinghy (up to 400 lbs) to the vertical position on Weaver Davits by simply pumping a cylinder with their foot and releasing pressure with a twist of a knob. For a sailboat dinghy lift system customized to your vessel’s freeboard and transom curvature, please contact our marine solutions team.
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