Davit sales
Hydraulic, electric, manual. Single-arm, dual-arm, telescoping. We work with the major manufacturers and sell what fits your transom, your tender weight, and how you launch. No upsell — we don't carry stock we have to move.
Davits · sales & spec
Davits, sized to your transom — we sell, your yard installs.
Newport Harbor yacht owners have been calling us for davit specs since the 80s. Tell us the boat, the transom, and the tender — we'll quote the right system and handle the chocks and swim-step hardware. Full davit install goes to your yard.
Brands we sell
Nautical StructuresSteelhead MarineForesparBrowerMarquiptAritexand most major manufacturers on request
What we handle.
We sell the davit and the hardware around it. Structural install (backing plates, hydraulic plumbing, transom reinforcement) is handled by your yard.
Spec consultation
Tell us your boat, your transom configuration, and your tender (or send photos). We'll size the system, recommend the right manufacturer for your use case, and quote it inside 48 hours.
Chocks & swim-step hardware
We handle the chocks, cradles, and swim-step hardware that secure your tender on deck. Full davit installation goes to your yard — but we'll spec the system and tell you exactly what your installer needs.
Why owners call us
The shop yacht owners spec their davits with.
Decades on these docks
We've been quoting davits for Newport Harbor yachts since the 80s. We know what fits, what doesn't, and what your installer is going to need.
48-hour quotes
We quote inside two business days. If something won't work on your boat, we tell you before you buy it.
12 minutes from Newport Harbor
Costa Mesa shop with chocks and swim-step hardware on the shelf. Walk in or send the boat info and we'll have a system speced.
FAQ
Davit questions, answered.
Do you install davits?
We sell the davit, spec it for your boat, and handle the chocks and swim-step hardware your tender sits on. Full davit installation — backing plates, structural reinforcement, hydraulic plumbing — is handled by your yard. We'll tell your installer exactly what's needed.
What davit weight capacity do I need?
Capacity equals tender weight + outboard + fuel + a safe margin. For a 9 ft inflatable with a 15 hp outboard, plan around 350–450 lbs working load. For a 13 ft RIB with a 50 hp, you're looking at 700–900 lbs. We'll spec the system from your tender's actual rigged weight, not the brochure number.
Can a davit be installed on a swim platform?
Often yes. Most modern swim platforms can take a davit with proper backing and structural reinforcement. We'll inspect (or review photos), tell you whether it's viable, and recommend the right hardware. The structural work itself goes to your yard.
Which davit brands do you sell?
We work with Nautical Structures, Steelhead Marine, Forespar, Brower, Marquipt, Aritex, plus most major manufacturers on request. We'll spec what actually fits your boat instead of upselling stock.
Do you sell chocks and swim-step hardware separately?
Yes — chocks, cradles, tie-downs, and swim-step hardware to secure a tender on deck. We carry the common pieces and order specialty hardware as needed.
Drop your boat info and we'll get back inside 48 hours.
Boat make and model, transom configuration, tender weight (or photos). We'll spec the right system, quote it, and tell your installer what they'll need.