For many years sailors have struggled with the problems associated with inflatable dinghies - uncontrollable towing situations, the difficulty in storing dinghies and the hazards of motor removal that davits just don't solve. With the Dinghy-Tow system installed on your sailboat, these problems are a thing of the past.
Towing
The concept is
simple - tow your dinghy backwards. Dinghy-Tow lifts the stern of the dinghy out of the
water using two stainless steel poles and lifting tackle. Towing in this manner leaves
only a small part of the bow in the water resulting in low drag, low windage and an
unobstructed view. Dinghy-Tow can easily be adjusted to the heeling action of a sailboat
in varying sea conditions. The pivoting action of the mechanism allows the dinghy to move
with the waves absorbing vertical and lateral motion. While standing in the cockpit, the
dinghy, with motor already in place, can quickly be lowered and released.
Towing in congested areas is no longer a problem. The dinghy is always maintained in the same relative position to the stern of the sailboat, eliminating the problem of loose tow lines caught in propellers and uncontrolled dinghies. more towing pictures.
Storage
The dinghy may be stored in the towing
position with the bow in the water. A more permanent storage position is achieved by
pivoting the bow of the dinghy up against the backstay of the sailboat, with the motor
remaining on the dinghy. This position is ideal for docking at marinas where space is at a
premium. more storage pictures.
Motor Removal
With the
dinghy in the permanent storage position, the outboard motor is adjacent to the stern rail
and is readily accessible for removal.
Let sailing deliver the enjoyment it promises with the addition of Dinghy-Tow to your sailboat.
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Compatibility with your Sailboat
Boats with Dinghy-Tow installed
Comments from Dinghy-Tow Owners
Links to interesting marine sites
Dinghy-Tow Video Clip (low resolution) 90 seconds, 7Mb
Dinghy-Tow Video Clip (high resolution) 90 seconds, 16Mb
U.S. Patent No. 5018473. Canadian Patent No. 1310549.
Contact us: davidfoster@dinghy-tow.com
Davron Marine Products, 33 Cedar Ridge Road, Gormley, Ontario, Canada
L0H 1G0
Tel: 1-888-DINGHYTOW (346-4498) Fax: (905) 888-9440
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