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Tender Storage on Foredeck

Discussion in 'Viking Yacht' started by 92Searay-37', Sep 3, 2017.

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  1. 92Searay-37'

    92Searay-37' New Member

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    Looking to store Tender on my foredeck of 1989 45' Viking Convertible.

    What would be he weight capacity?Tender will weight about 400lbs.

    I called Viking but no response yet.

    Thxs!
  2. Capt J

    Capt J Senior Member

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    400lbs shouldn't be an issue structurally. It will effect ride a bit. How much, who knows.
  3. Trinimax

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    400 pounds should be fine. But also don't forget to factor in the weight of the winch. Might be a good idea to fill a barrel with freshwater tied to the foredeck and take the boat for a run to see how the ride is affected before you start the project
  4. 92Searay-37'

    92Searay-37' New Member

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    Thanks for the replies.

    Hopefully Viking calls me back this week.
  5. Capt Ralph

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    400lbs sounds light for a small tender, with outboard, gear and the weight of chocks and the davit.
  6. 92Searay-37'

    92Searay-37' New Member

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    Thanks for the replies.

    Hopefully Viking calls me back this week.
  7. brian eiland

    brian eiland Senior Member

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    Better make sure that the tender can't fill with water,...LOTs of added weight.

    At one time I was looking to design a 'transomless' RIB for just this reason.
  8. MBevins

    MBevins Senior Member

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    You won't have any problems. I have a 44Viking with a davit and 11' Caribe Console. The boat handles it fine. In fact I carried a 14 Novourania Console up there for a while. It was about 900#.
    Fuel consumption went up about 10% when hauling it around so only did short runs with it.
    When selecting a davit , if you don't have one, make sure you get an aluminum one (weight).
    My avatar image shows the dinghy on the bow.