SeaWise

The Davit System in Seattle Built for Pacific Northwest Cruising

Your tender is your lifeline in the San Juans. In Seattle and Puget Sound, a dinghy isn’t just a toy, it’s your ride to shore, your crab boat, and your dog walker. You need a launch system that works every time, rain or shine.

SeaWise Marine delivers the most robust boat davit system in Seattle adapted for the Salish Sea. We eliminate the danger of wrestling heavy outboards on a wet swim step, letting you launch efficiently even in tidal currents.

The Davit System in Seattle Built for Pacific Northwest Cruising

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Save on Moorage: The "Vertical" Advantage

Seattle marinas, from Shilshole to Elliott Bay, charge a premium for every foot of length. Standard davit systems for boats (like weaver snaps or horizontal cranes) often extend 4 to 5 feet past your swim platform. This extra “overhang” can bump you into a larger slip bracket, costing you thousands per year.

The SeaWise Difference: Our system rotates your dinghy into a vertical position.
The Result: You minimize your Length Overall (LOA). By tucking the tender tight to the transom, you often stay within your slip’s limit, saving monthly moorage fees while keeping the dinghy secure from following seas.

316L Stainless: Defying Saltwater Corrosion

The Pacific Northwest environment is unforgiving. If you have owned a boat in Washington, you know that standard aluminum and powder-coated boat davit parts eventually bubble and corrode. We build differently.

Material

Every SeaWise arm and bracket is crafted from Type-316L Marine Grade Stainless Steel.

Finish

We use an electro-polishing process that removes surface impurities.

Longevity

This creates a mirror-like finish that is virtually impervious to rust, ensuring your davit looks as good as your vessel, whether you are docked in Lake Union or anchored in Desolation Sound.

Perfect Integration for Trawlers & Tugs

We are the “Standard Equipment” of choice for the PNW’s most iconic vessels. Unlike generic davit systems for inflatable boats, we have developed specialized bracket kits for the specific swim platform geometries of:

Whether you have a narrow swim step or a stern gate that needs to stay accessible, our design team has likely already engineered a solution for your hull.

Davit Systems in Seattle Built for Serious Exploring

In this region, tenders are heavy. You likely carry a center console RIB with a 20HP+ motor to handle the chop. You need more than a flimsy small boat davit crane.

Option 1: The Manual Gear System

Simple, mechanical reliability.

Option 2: The Hydraulic Workhorse

Designed for the heavy lifting required by year-round cruisers.

Local FAQ: Seattle & WA

Does this system work with Weaver Snap Davit pads?

We know many Seattle boaters may be upgrading from Weaver snap davits. SeaWise is a complete upgrade that replaces those systems.

Where can I see one in person?

SeaWise systems are on thousands of boats in the PNW. Walk the docks at the Seattle Boat Show, or visit any major marina in the Sound. While we ship directly, we can also refer you to trusted installers in Seattle, Bellingham or Anacortes.