Is it best to let the dinghy swing free, or tie it in place?
Whenever we see a dinghy that has been damaged while carried on davits, it is almost always because the dinghy got loose! Instantaneous shock loads can rise to staggering levels when the dinghy is swinging free. Damage is certain to result. All of the features built into our designs are meant to make it easier to secure your dinghy and to prevent unwanted motion.