1st-Relief VERSACHOCK User manual

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Manual for Tilting Davits

Manual
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Content
1Validity, product images .............................................................................................................................................3
2Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Tilting Davits for Soft Inflatable Boats (1st23VCTILTSIB)..................................................................................4
2.2 Tilting Davits for Rigid Inflatable Boats (1st23VCTILTRIB)................................................................................4
3Installation..................................................................................................................................................................4
3.1 Important installation information.......................................................................................................................4
3.2 Positioning.........................................................................................................................................................5
3.2.1 Standard deck plate spacing.........................................................................................................................5
3.2.2 Optional narrow deck plate spacing ..............................................................................................................6
3.3 Tie Down Configuration.....................................................................................................................................7
3.4 Size of tender or dinghy related to the yacht .....................................................................................................7
3.5 Installation Sequence ........................................................................................................................................8
4Tips for the operation of the tilting Davit.....................................................................................................................8
4.1 Get Familiar with your Davit...............................................................................................................................8
4.2 Using your tilting Davit.......................................................................................................................................9
4.2.1 Attach davits to threaded deck plates............................................................................................................9
4.2.2 Tighten ..........................................................................................................................................................9
4.2.3 Remove lynch................................................................................................................................................9
4.2.4 Re-Insert lynch............................................................................................................................................10
4.2.5 Tilt and Pull..................................................................................................................................................10
4.2.6 Reinsert hitch pin.........................................................................................................................................10
4.2.7 Install tie downs...........................................................................................................................................10
4.2.8 Enjoy ...........................................................................................................................................................10
5Additional information, liability ..................................................................................................................................11
5.1 Updates and other tips.....................................................................................................................................11
5.2 Liability.............................................................................................................................................................11
5.3 Acknowledgments............................................................................................................................................11
List of figures
Figure 1 Standard Deck Plate Spacing - Top View.............................................................................................................5
Figure 2 Standard Deck Plate Spacing - Side View............................................................................................................5
Figure 3 Narrow Deck Plate Spacing - Top View................................................................................................................6
Figure 4 Narrow Deck Plate Spacing - Side View...............................................................................................................6
Figure 5 Recommended Tie Down......................................................................................................................................7
Figure 6 Recommended Tender Size..................................................................................................................................7
Figure 7 Wrong Tender Size...............................................................................................................................................7
Figure 8 Davit Parts ............................................................................................................................................................8
Figure 9 Hitch Pin/lock ........................................................................................................................................................8
Figure 10 Attach Davit.........................................................................................................................................................9
Figure 11 Tighten Davit.......................................................................................................................................................9
Figure 12 Remove lynch .....................................................................................................................................................9
Figure 13 Re-Insert lynch..................................................................................................................................................10
Figure 14 Tilt davits and pull dinghy..................................................................................................................................10
Figure 15 tie downs front...................................................................................................................................................10
Figure 16 tie downs rear....................................................................................................................................................10
List of Tables
Table 1 VersaChock Davit Versions....................................................................................................................................3
Table 2 VersaChock tender chocks - Accessories..............................................................................................................3

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1 Validity, product images
This manual is valid for the following VersaChock tilting davits from 1st-Relief:
- Tilting Davits for Soft Inflatable Boats Article number: 1st23VCTILTSIB
- Tilting Davits for Rigid Inflatable Boats Article number: 1st23VCTILTRIB
Davits for Soft Inflatable Boats
ArtNbr: 1st23VCTILTSIB
Davits for Rigid Inflatable Boats
ArtNbr: 1st23VCTILTRIB
Table 1 VersaChock Davit Versions
Winch kit for Tilting Davits
Art.Nbr.: 1st23VCWINCHKIT
Tie down kit-3 pack
Art.Nbr.: 1st23VCTIEDOWNKIT3
Table 2 VersaChock tender chocks - Accessories

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2 Specifications
2.1 Tilting Davits for Soft Inflatable Boats (1st23VCTILTSIB)
- Universal design fits most shapes and sizes of tender boats
- 2 removable tilting davit arms made of HDPE and stainless-steel hardware
- 4 low profile threaded deck plates and bolts included with every kit
- Universal design fits most hull shapes
- Capacity: 350 lbs / 158 kg
- 3 pcs. tie downs/D rings included (required for securing watercraft)
- Twelve #10 (3/16”) screws required for installation (not included)
- Exclusive of any other assembly parts
2.2 Tilting Davits for Rigid Inflatable Boats (1st23VCTILTRIB)
Same features as 1st23VCTILTSIB plus:
- 4 adjustable bunks are included
- Bunks are adjustable to fit most rigid hull shapes
- Cushioning strips help protect hull
3 Installation
3.1 Important installation information
Please note the following important installation instructions:
- We strongly recommend that the product specification, use and installation be checked by a
professional technician before purchase and that the installation is carried out by the same
person.
- This manual is for advice only. THERE ARE TOO MANY HULL VARIATIONS IN ORDER
TO SPECIFY AN EXACT INSTALLATION OR AN INSTALLATION LOCATION FOR
EVERYONE.
- Not intended for use in extreme conditions (i.e.: high forces from water, wind, etc.)
- Tie downs must be installed in order to secure watercraft as described in chapter 3.3.
Be sure to install at least 2 stern tie downs, and one bow tie down. We also recommend
installing one tie down mid ship, which can greatly help keep the dinghy from rocking, as
well as act as a spring line.
- Before each use, make sure that the davit arms are securely inserted into the deck plates.
- Before each use, make sure that the chock assemblies are firmly fixed with locking screws.
- Check the integrity of the hull, including hull thickness, chine and stringer locations, making
sure proper support will be provided.
- Check where outboard engine will rest. A skid plate may be needed to protect deck. (Article
number 1st23VCSKEG; https://www.1st-relief.com/en/outboard-skeg-rest.html ).
- Remove the davit arms when not in use.
- Rinse with freshwater after each use, as saltwater and other contaminants can cause
staining, even though we use the most corrosion resistant materials.
- Under no circumstances should person/s or animal be allowed in watercraft whether
loading, or in stored position.
- Do not add additional gear, etc. that may subject the watercraft to be over the maximum
weight capacity.
- Always pull drain plug when stored to prevent excess water to accumulate, which could
cause excess weight.
- Be sure the attachment bolts are secure before each use.
- Please note there are two spacing options. Standard spacing for most swim platforms and
an optional spacing for narrower swim platforms. Standard spacing holes are provided in all
models. For narrower swim platforms, the optional holes must be drilled by installer (see
diagrams in the following pages).
- FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE ABOVE MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE, LOSS OR SERIOUS
INJURY!

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3.2 Positioning
Calculate the maximum beam dinghy for your platform size:
- Standard deck plate spacing
Multiply your platform depth x 2 + 3 inch
(i.e.: 30 inch depth platform x 2 + 3 inch = 63 inch beam)
- Narrow deck plate spacing
(note: aft holes in davit arms are not drilled from factory)
Multiply your platform depth x 2 + 10 inch
(i.e.: 30 inch depth platform x 2 + 10 inch = 70 inch beam)
3.2.1 Standard deck plate spacing
Figure 1 Standard Deck Plate Spacing - Top View
Figure 2 Standard Deck Plate Spacing - Side View

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3.2.2 Optional narrow deck plate spacing
Figure 3 Narrow Deck Plate Spacing - Top View
Figure 4 Narrow Deck Plate Spacing - Side View

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3.3 Tie Down Configuration
Recommended types of tender or dinghy lashing
3.4 Size of tender or dinghy related to the yacht
Recommended Size of tender or dinghy related to the yacht
WRONG Size of tender or dinghy related to the yacht
Figure 5 Recommended Tie Down
Figure 6 Recommended Tender Size
Figure 7 Wrong Tender Size

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3.5 Installation Sequence
Basic Steps for Tilting Davit Installation:
1. Measure total length of dinghy and outboard combined.
2. Locate the dinghy side to side centring on platform (be sure the outboard does not
overhang the platform)
3. Locate the aft davit/deck plates by following the dimensions shown.
4. Locate the fore davit/deck plates by following the dimensions shown.
5. Complete the deck plate installation to the platform by drilling a hole (slightly larger than
deck plate base) at the centre of each deck plate location shown below then attach using
#10 through bolts/backing plates or washers.
4 Tips for the operation of the tilting Davit
4.1 Get Familiar with your Davit
,
Adjustable Bunks
(RIB model only)
Threaded Deck
Plates
Bolts/Split
Washers/Flat
Washers
Upper davit arm
(tilts)
Lower davit arm
(fixed)
Hitch Pin/lock,
ring/lynch pin
Figure 8 Davit Parts
Figure 9 Hitch Pin/lock

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4.2 Using your tilting Davit
4.2.1 Attach davits to threaded deck plates
Attach davits to threaded deck plates using the bolts, split washers, using your tilting Davit
4.2.2 Tighten
Tighten using a socket.
4.2.3 Remove lynch
Remove the lynch pin (or lock ring) then the hitch pin from each davit.
Short bolt
Long bolt
Figure 10 Attach Davit
Figure 11 Tighten Davit
Figure 12 Remove lynch

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4.2.4 Re-Insert lynch
Be sure to reinsert the lynch pin (or lock ring) in the hitch pin to prevent loss.
4.2.5 Tilt and Pull
Tilt davits and pull dinghy onto davits and tilt afterwards davit down.
4.2.6 Reinsert hitch pin
Reinsert hitch pin and linch pin (or lock ring if equipped) in each davit.
*NOTE: It is recommended to use lock ring (if equipped) for better security.
4.2.7 Install tie downs
Install the tie downs and consider the tips in the earlier chapter.
4.2.8 Enjoy
Enjoy the usage of your tilting Davit.
Figure 13 Re-Insert lynch
Figure 14 Tilt davits and pull dinghy
Figure 15 tie downs front
Figure 16 tie downs rear

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5 Additional information, liability
5.1 Updates and other tips
For updates and additional tips, see:
https://www.1st-relief.com/en/equipment-hardware/brackets-davits-load-securing-devices/
5.2 Liability
Installation and use of this product are at the customer's own risk. We strongly recommend that the
product specification, use, and installation be checked by a professional technician prior to
purchase and that the installation be carried out by them.
Your safety and customer satisfaction are our top priority!
5.3 Acknowledgments
Thank you for choosing our products. Together with our manufacturer VersaChock, we strive to
deliver the most innovative products of the highest quality. VersaChock products are manufactured
by Jefferson Design Inc. of Tampa Bay Florida. We hope you will enjoy our products for many
years to come. We look forward to your
Comments and feedback!
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