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Note : you will want the (hydraulic control) boom set in this up position before
re loading the dingy to best position it over the chucks.
Off-Loading
1. Push davit cable control button to allow the lifting hook to be released from the
keeper bunjie and un hook. Un zip the rear curtains to allow for the swing of the Davit Arm.
2. Hydraulically raise the boom enough to swing out from the curtains and clear
the outboard motor.
3. Position the boom arm up so that the cable is centered over the dingy with a sligh
favor to the right (when facing from the outboard end) to allow for bending when
the load is applied. The goal is to be centered on the chucks when lifting.
4. Position the davit arm to where the hoist cable is over Dinghy lift ring. Have
someone hold onto the weight until it can be attached to the lifting harness. Be
careful weight does not swing into people or dinghy.
5. Lower CABLE OUT until hook can be attached to the harness lift ring. Attach the
hook to the ring and between the two rear cables. All 3 cables should slide to the
bottom of the ring before hoisting. Adjust cable position before lifting
6. Insure tie down straps securing the dinghy to the cradle have been removed.
7. Attach a line to the bow and stern of the dinghy and hand the free ends to an
assistant on the upper deck of QUE SARA. Remind the person to stay clear!
The crew will use the lines to guide the dinghy’s descent and to tie the dinghy
when it gets to the water.
8. Make sure the cable remains vertical while lifting the dinghy. Adjust the davit
boom arm up/down (hydraulic) to put the cable in vertical position.
9. Once aligned, push the davit control button to lift the dinghy 2-3 inches to verify
the cable is in the right position. When properly aligned, continue to raise the
dinghy using the davit control buttons until it is free of the cradle.
10. When free, the dinghy should ride approximately level. ( if not there might be
water in the bottom which needs to be drained)
11. Continue to raise the dinghy until it is clear of the cradle. Raise to the highest
position possible but do not let the weight or cable stop to reach the upper pulley.
12. Rotate the davit arm outboard (to port), being carful to keep the prop and skag
from hitting the supports on the aft portion of the deck, until the dinghy is parallel
to the starboard side of QUE SARA. IF the dinghy starts to swing, stop it using
the bow and stern lines until it is steady. Note : as the dingy moves to the side of
the Que Sara it will cause a slight list to the port which in turn will make the dingy
and boom want to swing out. Be sure to hold the stern dingy rope sufficiently to
