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[U-33]

I'm looking for a pair of Davits about 90mm high. Can anyone recommend a supplier please.
Model suppliers that I use always seem to be out of stock.
Thanks.......

Peteg/

[Netleyned]

There are quite a few different davits that have evolved over the years.
We really need to know the type you require or at least the model you
are building.

Ned

[U-33]

[IMG]http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x460/SeaScout1/Davits18-2-12002.jpg[/IMG]
Hello Ned,
This is the boat that I am working on its called a Cynette and here also is a plan drawing of the type of davit suggested.
The Davits are for lifting on and off the dinghy which sits beneath the davits here. I have started making the dinghy
but plans for it are very sketchy but it is progressing sort of.
Thanks
Peteg.....

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Well,
Lets try that again - plan drawing of Davits - should have gone with my last posting?

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

Lots of them at  Cornwall model boats.  Hope this helps

http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh000001.pl?REFPAGE=http%3a%2f%2fwww.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk%2findex.html&WD=davits&PN=amati_davits.html%23aA4800_2f20#aA4800_2f20


ken

[nemesis]

Hi Looks simple enough to make, Get one knitting needle & file it down to the taper you require. Nemesis

[Netleyned]

As Nemesis says an old knitting needle or two if you need a pair of davits.
Once tapered put in boiling water and when pliable bend to the correct shape
and let them cool.

Ned

[U-33]

Yes, you're right , it does look quite do-able with knitting needles! No pulley sheaves though, which look good,
but something to consider- thanks to you both...

PeteG

[Netleyned]

http://home2.btconnect.com/dave_watts/Mastman/Catalogues/cat%20feb2011.pdf

Have a look on this site for pulley blocks.
There are others if you do a search but
I have used this guy.

Ned

[LarryW]

 Hi ,
   easy scratch build , take one styrene rod  taper down  to required dimensions , trace template of drawing onto thick card soften styrene in hot water , use air dryer,
   bend round template, let it cool to shape , punch some small circles out of styrene sheet for  pulleys and rope guides . fix to washer base , paint add cable rigging .
    i use shirring  elastic  give it a try be surprised what you can do and also save money.........Larry...

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Hi Larry,
I can see from all that work you have done on your boat that you are a
pretty dab hand at making your own parts!
Thanks for the tips.
PeteG.....