ADVICE: Can you leave your engine on a Weaver Davit?

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I'm looking for some advice and experience with the new weaver davit arch system. How has it worked? Is it substantially stronger than the pad system?

I would like to permanently install my outboard, a 15HP 2 stroke that weighs about 75 lbs. onto a heavy duty dinghy. The dinghy will weigh about 120 lbs, and will most likely be an aluminum RIB. The combination will be under 200 lbs.

Assuming I have the appropriate stanchions and standoffs created to keep the dinghy parallel the transom, does anyone see a problem in such an arrangement?

Thanks!
 
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