Katro Marine Support about the Kato Marine Island Davits - 2011

2011 - At Marina Cortez, San Diego, CA
 In our search for davits I saw the stern rail supports on the Katro Marine web site.
Rail Support - Strap Method
sail davits-stern
I called Katro Marine and a nice gentleman explained about the supports and the Kato Marine Island Davits. They also use Harken blocks which we have been upgrading to.



Katro Marine:
7416 Edgewood Road
Annapolis, MD 21403
Phone: 410-269-1218
Fax: 410-269-5230

He sent me a picture of an Islander Freeport 36 with the davits and the straps.
So here is a ready made solution for stern rail support!


If you look close you can see a bracket that attaches to the stern rail. It is for re-in forcing the stern rail. The also do not touch the teak making it much easier to varnish etc. No holes in the teak 😀
From Keith:

 "There are instances where our standard deck bases will not fit in the required area. Such is the case with the Islander 36. This installation required extended transom bases, and you can see them in the photos. There is, however, an additional charge for these.

 Rail height is sometimes a concern - particularly low rails. The range of heights acceptable is listed on the data sheet. However, to facilitate customers with exceptionally low rails we can shorten the davits by as much as 6”, if necessary, at no additional charge. The davits on the Islander 36 Freeport were shortened 5-1/2”.

 Both of our davit models can be folded when not in use. Because of this fact, it is important to use one of several options to stabilize the davits when in use, by locking them in an outboard position. You will see that we offer a wide range of stabilizing systems to suit different needs and budgets.


Basic davit requirement for the Islander 36 Freeport
Island model davits – shortened 5-1/2” $1630.00
Upper rail mount with 5/8” standoff included
Extended Transom davit bases 220.00
4:1 purchase tackle (Harken blocks with 3/8” line) included
Rail Support Straps 220.00
Stabilizer – depending on your choice ranging from 140.00 to 460.00
Shipping/Handling UPS Ground 150.00
Options to consider
6:1 purchase upgrade (for heavy dinghy or bad back) 68.00 per side
Cam cleat assemblies (great aid in single handed hoisting) 100.00 pair
Secure-It s/s ratchets w/webbing (for securing dinghy when hoisted) 130.00 pair

 We provide a comprehensive installation package with each set of davits and we are always available by phone to assist you. It’s important to us that each installation goes well. A good installation means a happy customer, which is even more important to us!"


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