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Davit failed. Repair near Annapolis?

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by Danvilletim, Aug 28, 2021.

  1. Danvilletim, Aug 28, 2021
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    Danvilletim Senior Member

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    Well I finally found a new JetSki on our summer cruise in Annapolis. They are virtually sold out all across the US. Yesterday we loaded it on top of the flybridge with the davit, and we blew a hose inside the lifting arm. Fluid fell everywhere, but the JetSki made it safely on board. We are going to leave the boat for a couple weeks in the Chesapeake and I would love to find someone that can fix this. What are the larger boatyards around here?

    Any marine hydraulic guys?
  2. ranger58sb, Aug 28, 2021
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    Maybe somebody at Bert Jabins Yacht Yard in Back Creek. Or J. Gordon, also in Back Creek (Eastport Yacht Center, I think). Or there's a Zimmerman's at Herrington Harbor North in Deale (see the top end of Herring Bay, on the charts). Or maybe Hartge's Yacht Yard in Galesville (West River). All the kind fo places to call first; not sure whether any can handle your length... but then some probably travel, too.

    -Chris
  3. MBevins, Aug 28, 2021
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    If it's just a hose, why not just call an industrial hydraulic supply company. They'll have a name of a guy that will go to you. All hydraulic repair guys travel, nature of the business.
  4. Danvilletim, Aug 28, 2021
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    Boom needs to come off along with cylinder to get to problem area. That’s way above my pay grade.
  5. LM Viking, Aug 28, 2021
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    Saw a YouTube on davit being repaired on a 58 ft Hatteras at Worton Creek Marina. Looks like they are a full service yard on website.
  6. Danvilletim, Aug 28, 2021
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    Where the nearest 120 ton lift? I see a 100 ton in Georgetown Yacht Basin, but we need a bit more.
  7. MBevins, Aug 28, 2021
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    So I gotta ask, why do you need to haul the boat just to fix a davit?
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  8. Danvilletim, Aug 28, 2021
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    Vibration issue. Unrelated to Davit. Was hoping to leave the boat and get lots done but doesn’t look likely.
  9. Capt J, Aug 29, 2021
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    Ocean yacht yard in Norfolk.
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    I would recommend Bert Jabins Yacht Yard in Back Creek. They are honest and do good work.
  11. Danvilletim, Oct 4, 2021
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    Ocean Yard in Norfolk is closed. Bummer.
  12. Danvilletim, Oct 4, 2021
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    Annapolis Yacht Management in Annapolis did a great job fixing Davit.