Printed 7/2/2016
MV Lioness Owners Notes v2015.2
Page 18 of 36
Retrieving the Dinghy
1.
Remove the gas line and run the gas from the engine.
2.
Run the bilge pump to insure there is no water in the dinghy.
3.
Raise the outboard.
4.
Remove the starboard rail and remove the safety chain on the boat
deck.
5.
Attach the davit control to the back of the davit.
6.
Turn the dinghy so that it’s bow is facing the stern of Lioness on the
starboard side
7.
Lower the cable and bridle.
8.
Attach the bow bridle (the cable with two short cables) through the
to the lift rings in the floor of the dinghy.
9.
Attach the stern bridle to the transom lift rings.
10.
Make sure the hooks and cables are not twisted.
11.
Press the “in” button on the davit control until the cable weight is ½”
from the top of davit.
12.
Pivot the dinghy (transom first) until it is over the chocks. Be careful
not to hit the rails with the dinghy.
13.
Position the dinghy so the propeller is just above the stern light on
the deck.
14.
Lower the dinghy keeping it centered on the chocks. Look
underneath to be sure it’s centered.
15.
Secure the tie-downs (two on transom and one on bow).
16.
Unsnap the cable from the bridle.
17.
Snap the cable to the deck plate.
18.
Press “in” until cable is snug. Be careful not to over-tighten.
