Kit including Assembly Hardware
$2,199- 3/4″ spanner
- 1/2″ spanner
- 3/8″ drill bit (cobalt recommended)
- Drill: 1/2″ variable speed recommended
- Angle grinder with zip disk rated for Stainless Steel (or hacksaw)
- Measuring tape
- Square
- Suitable markers
- Installer ability rating: medium
Measurements You Really Need to Know:
The Sidewinder Dinghy Hoist will work with all small-frame outboards to 30 hp with tiller arm or remote controls, and all inflatable dinghies 8′ to 13′ in length.
- Horizontal clearance from main boat transom to dinghy transom in raised position for saddle, masthead and Fulton winch min: 38.5″
- Horizontal clearance from main boat transom to dinghy transom in raised position for saddle, masthead and electric winch min: 24″
- IF YOUR SNAP DAVITS are more than 4″ higher than the mounting surface of the hoist mast: Max height of saddle from mast mounting surface: 42″ (snap davit C to dinghy Centerline + 8.5″ + snap davit receiver height =<=42″
- The saddle and sleeve raise the outboard 1/2″
- We recommend the outboard be bolted to the saddle.
- Transom thickness with no sleeve: max 1 3/4″
- Transom thickness with sleeve installed max: 1 3/8″
The Saddle and the Transom Sleeve assembly
The assembly is reversible allowing port or starboard installations. The Transom Sleeve is bolted through the transom at the hinge posts side with two 3/8” stainless bolts. The inside width of the Transom Sleeve is 1 3/8”. The inside width of the Saddle is 1 ¾” in order to allow an outboard to be mounted on the outside of the Saddle. If your transom width is greater than 1 3/8” but 1 ¾” or less, you can install the Saddle using the hinge posts off the Transom Sleeve or making your own using 3/8” x 1” flat stock.
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The Masthead supports the winch (not included). The Masthead is pre-drilled for a Fulton F2 manual winch. This winch requires at least 14″ clearance from the rear of the mast to the ship’s transom for operation of the crank handle. Many installations use an electric winch and 12V stainless steel waterproof electric winches are advertised on Amazon for about $135. The winch mounting plate on the masthead can be cut to match the baseplate on the electric winch and the clearance from the rear of the mast to the transom at winch height is reduced to 5″.
The Masthead is removable from the Mast. The Mast itself may be cut down to match the height of the saddle in raised position so as to hold the outboard level. The Mast Braces may also be cut down for differing installations as some will be fastened to the swim grid and most will be fastened to the transom. Whichever you determine to be the best installation for your boat, the Mast must be well braced to provide sufficient support. The brace bracket bolt may be put through the Masthead sleeve, but keep in mind the Mast will almost certainly have to be cut down. If you measure the distance from your snap davits to the center of your dinghy transom you will have an approximation of what your Mast height will be. Before you cut the Mast we recommend raising the dinghy without the outboard to determine exactly where the saddle is level and ensure the angle of the dinghy and clearance for the winch are satisfactory.
Download Installation Guidelines
Or see Install pg 1
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