Dinghy Derrick inflatable dinghy davit system

A revolutionary new type of dinghy davit

Dinghy Derrick is the most innovative marine inflatable dinghy davit on the market.  Ark Marine’s new product is a dinghy lifting system with a difference: an electric dinghy hoist which ensures effortless carrying and launching of most inflatable dinghies or marine ribs even with an engine attached.  Dinghy Derrick is massively strong; it is capable of lifting up to 130kgs..

Modern sailing yachts utilise every area at the stern for seats, lockers, or fold-down swim platforms. Unfortunately this provides no strong structure to support the structural load of traditional dinghy davits. We have successfully resolved this by fitting Dinghy Derrick onto the yacht transom yet distributing the weight across many other structural points of the yacht. The unique design of Dinghy Derrick inflatable dinghy davits ensures that you can continue to use the swim platform or stern access, both while carrying your dinghy and during or after launch.

This design prioritises convenience and efficiency saving a massive amount of time and energy.

A simple and convenient way to launch your dinghy

Our system is operated by a simple hand-held up/down controller, which remotely controls a powerful winch. The dinghy is lifted and lowered with just the touch of a button.  Most importantly, the Dinghy Derrick inflatable dinghy davit system includes an essential safety feature which enables you to launch your dinghy quickly, even in the absence of electrical power, during emergencies or those unforeseen events. Dinghy Derrick can be removed for storage in just 15 minutes if, at any time, you do not need your dinghy onboard.

Now there is a superior alternative to towing, deflating and stowing your dinghy unlike any anything else currently available.

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