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How to Install MarQuipt Davit

The MarQuipt davit is a light crane used to lift personal watercraft, scooters, props or anchors out of the water without causing any damage to the hull. It uses a winch to lift objects out of the water or other watercraft. Installing the MarQuipt davit requires a drill, wrench and an open location on the deck of your boat.

Things You'll Need

Wrench
Pencil
Safety glasses
China marker
Drill

Instructions

- 1
  Place the MarQuipt davit on the deck in a location where it be able to move freely without interfering with the hull.
- 2
  Mark the locations you need to drill with the china marker; they should be the same location as the mounting holes at the base of the davit. Draw a line around the davit base with your pencil to create a visual of the general size.
- 3
  Drill the holes into the deck with your drill. Place the davit base and align it with the holes you drilled. Push the mounting bolts through the holes and tighten them with the wrench.
- 4
  Place the davit's boom on the mounting base and attach the block and tackle to the end of the boom.

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