Changing Davit Winch

[Entonces]

Asking a little help on wanting to change out my Davit winch to accommodate a 13' Whaler. First off, I do not know actual davit limit lb wise. Has anyone got knowledge of davit in picture below ( No plate info on davit)?
Secondly, If knowing this davit can support up to 1000lb (whaler + engine and fuel/gear come in around 650lbs), I was looking at this winch online, [h=3]Superwinch 110 V AC Electric Winch - 1000lb Cap, #SAC1000[/h]I would like to use this set up as my tender/ creek fisher when traveling!
Current winch has 350 lb limit.
Any input?
Thanks

 

[Boatsb]

I'd not be comfortable with that davit and 1000 lb load. It doesn't look like it's rated for that. Look for the manufacturer label or information.

 

[Entonces]

Yeah I was hoping someone knew max lift on davit since this was apparently installed when boat came out. At least that's what I see on similar early 70's 53MY years. It has pole support going down to the main deck. Unfortunately I'm at work in Louisiana until mid-dec so won't get a better look for info (no beer until then either!). Just taking a pop shot to see if anyone knows!

Thanks!

 

[kelpy]

http://www.nickjacksonco.com/pipe.htm

This link might help give you some idea of what your davit will lift.

 

[Entonces]

Kelpy,
Thanks. This appears to be the company. I will contact them to seek whether is a 700# or 1000#. On their site link, the 300# & 500# do not show the support tubing on it. Also from pics, it appears my support is longer which is another ? I'll get an answer to. Hope this will do it as then I will only have to change out winch.

Boatsb, always appreciate input. I'll let you'll know if it works out (for the positive!).

 

[kelpy]

Check the standpipe diameter.

 

[Capt Paul]

I don't think it is a Nick Jackson. I had what looks like the exact same thing and went through the very same process and I spoke to them. I got a 13' Rigid Boat which weighs about the same as your Whaler. I lifted it off the water with that davit and it bent way more than I was gonna be comfortable with. Since I could never find what the exact rating was I had a new 1000 pounder made. It wasn't worth guessing.

 

[nautibake]

I decided to go with a new Nick Jackson, 1000# capacity with power lift and swing. My old pipe-welders with 1200# Golo winch is still available if any one is interested...

Here is a sample photo of the new one. Does anyone else have a Nick Jackson set-up? For same capacity it was $14K vs $28K for Marquipt (not counting labor).

 

[krush]

Holy COW, I am in the wrong business. I could make them!

 

[nautibake]

Holy COW, I am in the wrong business. I could make them!

I know, it seems insane. Marquipt Tenderlift 1000 (with hydraulic swivel), $28K plus $4K estimate for install. Made the Nick Jackson look like a bargain, but still in "ouch" territory.

 

[kjcampos]

Entonces i have a 13' Boston Whaler with a 40 HP with all the gear and 2 - 6 gallon fuel tanks and am telling you i WOULD NOT want to use that davit to lift my Whaler ...the davit i have ...i don't know the brand it is... is just about at its limit i too am looking to change my davit to one that twists by itself its not easy trying to pull the Whaler to the saddle...