A new type of davit and hoist system for inflatable dinghies has been developed by DINGYBAT® Systems, a Canadian manufacturer and distributor of boating accessories.
The DINGYBAT® attaches to the transom or swim grid of any boat (nothing is attached to your dinghy), and relies on marine-grade aluminum 'cradles' and a simple pulley system, that allows even children to hoist the dinghy out of the water. A line (for safety) is used to tie the boat to the mothership.

Chafing is eliminated under this method of stowing an inflatable. In addition, the retaining cradles are designed to support the average rigid-hull inflatable dinghy. The manufacturer also stresses the safety features inherent in the DINGYBAT® system. In an emergency the line is untied, the pulley system pushed, and the dinghy is automatically set free. The DINGYBAT® is powder coated for cosmetic appearance and can be installed using only a wrench, in about 20 minutes.

DINGYBAT® Systems also manufactures a simple and efficient system for retrieval and stowage of hardshell dinghies.