




A compact marine davit built around reach, height and load — not one fixed lifting position. The BAYWATT CR400 is a portable marine davit crane designed for tenders, RIBs, dinghies, outboard motors and heavy onboard equipment. Its adjustable boom lets the operator balance lifting capacity, horizontal reach and hook height according to the real installation and the load being handled.
With five boom-angle positions (A–E) and four extension positions (1–4), the CR400 provides 20 working configurations. This makes the same davit suitable for very different lifting situations: reaching farther over the side of a boat, lifting a tender higher above a rail, or shortening the boom when maximum capacity is required.
Maximum capacity is geometry-dependent. The CR400 lifts up to 400 kg / 900 lb in its strongest configuration. The permitted load changes with boom angle A–E and extension position 1–4. The lift-capacity chart below always governs the maximum permitted load for the selected position.
The CR400 chart combines the five arm-angle positions A to E with the four boom-extension positions 1 to 4. For each combination, the table gives three essential values: hook height, horizontal reach and maximum lifting capacity. Dimensions are shown in both millimetres and inches to make installation planning easier in Europe, the UK, the USA and other markets.
As the arm rises from A toward E, the hook moves higher and closer to the mast. Use the higher positions when clearance over a gunwale, rail or deck structure is the priority.
Retracting the boom reduces horizontal reach and increases the permitted load. E / Option 1 is the maximum-capacity configuration at 400 kg / 900 lb.
The Standard Mast is 650 mm / 25.6 in high. The HTML5 lift table below reproduces the CR400 working-load chart and adds imperial dimensions alongside every metric height and reach value.
| Lift / Reach Position | Specification | Option 4 | Option 3 | Option 2 | Option 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Height | 1350 mm / 53.1 in | 1325 mm / 52.2 in | 1300 mm / 51.2 in | 1285 mm / 50.6 in |
| Reach | 1500 mm / 59.1 in | 1350 mm / 53.1 in | 1160 mm / 45.7 in | 1100 mm / 43.3 in | |
| Max Capacity | 220 lb / 100 kg | 245 lb / 110 kg | 445 lb / 200 kg | 575 lb / 260 kg | |
| B | Height | 1577 mm / 62.1 in | 1530 mm / 60.2 in | 1480 mm / 58.3 in | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Reach | 1385 mm / 54.5 in | 1245 mm / 49.0 in | 1095 mm / 43.1 in | 965 mm / 38.0 in | |
| Max Capacity | 245 lb / 110 kg | 265 lb / 120 kg | 500 lb / 225 kg | 620 lb / 280 kg | |
| C | Height | 1840 mm / 72.4 in | 1755 mm / 69.1 in | 1680 mm / 66.1 in | 1607 mm / 63.3 in |
| Reach | 1260 mm / 49.6 in | 1125 mm / 44.3 in | 988 mm / 38.9 in | 860 mm / 33.9 in | |
| Max Capacity | 265 lb / 120 kg | 290 lb / 130 kg | 535 lb / 240 kg | 665 lb / 300 kg | |
| D | Height | 2100 mm / 82.7 in | 1995 mm / 78.5 in | 1865 mm / 73.4 in | 1775 mm / 69.9 in |
| Reach | 1050 mm / 41.3 in | 935 mm / 36.8 in | 835 mm / 32.9 in | 713 mm / 28.1 in | |
| Max Capacity | 290 lb / 130 kg | 310 lb / 140 kg | 575 lb / 260 kg | 712 lb / 320 kg | |
| E | Height | 2360 mm / 92.9 in | 2215 mm / 87.2 in | 2085 mm / 82.1 in | 1890 mm / 74.4 in |
| Reach | 685 mm / 27.0 in | 606 mm / 23.9 in | 535 mm / 21.1 in | 490 mm / 19.3 in | |
| Max Capacity | 300 lb / 135 kg | 335 lb / 150 kg | 665 lb / 300 kg | 900 lb / 400 kg |
650 mm / 25.6 in mast height
Approx. folded overall height: 1150 mm / 45.3 in.
850 mm / 33.5 in mast height
Approx. folded overall height: 1350 mm / 53.1 in. Adds exactly 200 mm / 7.9 in to every hook-height value.
Tall Mast = more height only. Reach and maximum lifting capacity remain exactly the same as on the Standard Mast. Only hook height changes.
The CR400 uses an anodized marine / aviation-grade aluminum structure with stainless hardware and a 5 mm zinc-plated steel lifting cable, 6 m / 19 ft long. The complete crane assembly weighs approximately 40 kg / 88 lb, while the removable arm itself is approximately 15 kg / 33 lb.
Standards referenced: EN ISO 12100:2010 and EN 16851:2017.
Average lead time: about 20 days. Production and delivery timing can vary with configuration and destination.
Warranty: 2 years.
| Specification | CR400 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Lifting Capacity | Up to 400 kg / 900 lb, depending on boom geometry |
| Working Configurations | 20 combinations: 5 boom angles × 4 extension positions |
| Rotation | 360° |
| Complete Crane Weight | Approx. 40 kg / 88 lb |
| Removable Arm Weight | Approx. 15 kg / 33 lb |
| Main Structure | Anodized marine / aviation-grade aluminum with stainless hardware |
| Lifting Cable | 5 mm zinc-plated steel cable, 6 m / 19 ft |
| Manual Winch | 1200 lb |
| Electric Winch | 12V, 3000 lb line pull |
| Mounting Options | Flat deck mount or wall mount |
| Standard Mast | 650 mm / 25.6 in; approx. folded overall height 1150 mm / 45.3 in |
| Tall Mast | 850 mm / 33.5 in; approx. folded overall height 1350 mm / 53.1 in |
| Referenced Standards | EN ISO 12100:2010; EN 16851:2017 |
| Average Lead Time | About 20 days |
| Warranty | 2 years |
The CR400 is designed as a versatile portable boat davit rather than a permanently fixed single-purpose crane. Its adjustable lift geometry is particularly useful when the same installation must handle different loads or when space on deck is limited.
Before every lift, determine three values: load weight, required horizontal reach and required hook height. Then select a combination from the lift-capacity table in the product description. A longer boom position provides more reach but reduces allowable load, while a shorter boom position increases lifting capacity. Raising the boom from A toward E increases hook height and reduces reach.
The 400 kg / 900 lb rating therefore describes the maximum capacity of the CR400 system in its strongest geometry, not the permitted load in every position. This distinction is especially important for tender cranes and boat davits because the required reach can change significantly depending on deck layout, rail height, mounting location and the position of the load relative to the mast.
The lift-capacity table governs the actual permitted load. Do not apply the 400 kg / 900 lb headline rating to a position with a lower chart capacity.
For loads above approximately 250 kg, use the specified snatch-block / double-line arrangement. The deck, wall or supporting structure must also be appropriately engineered and reinforced for the imposed lifting loads.
Keep personnel clear of suspended loads and inspect the cable, hook, fasteners, winch, mounting points and locking pins before operation.
Need to check whether the Standard Mast or Tall Mast is better for your boat? Measure the mounting surface, the height of the rail or gunwale, the distance from the mast to the lifting point and the actual loaded weight of the tender or equipment. These measurements can then be compared directly with the CR400 lift / reach tables above.
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