Fair Winds / St. Augustine
Custom Installations for Inflatable Boats & Tenders
Bimini tops, towing rings, consoles and davit system installs for inflatable boats.
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BoatUS Cooperating Marina
Authorized service centerSuperior liferafts, Zodiac Mil Pro, Honda Marine
Pick up and deliveryShop visits by appointment
Custom work
A tender set up the way you actually use it.
A console that suits your layout. Shade from a Bimini top. A tender lifting arrangement for your larger boat. Fair Winds handles custom installations for inflatable boats in St. Augustine.
Visits to the St. Augustine shop are by appointment.
Range of work
Bimini tops and tender davit installations
We offer custom installs for your inflatable boat. We can do installs ranging from biminis to more serious installs for your davit systems.
- Bimini tops
- Towing rings
- Davit system installs
- Other custom modifications your tender might need
Tell us what the boat has to do and we will talk through the install.
What we fit
Plan around your boat
Every installation has to work with the motor, the deck space and the equipment already aboard.
Custom center consoles
A center-console layout needs to account for your motor setup and the deck space you want to keep available.
Biminis and towing rings
Our installations include Bimini tops for shade and towing rings for your inflatable.
Tender lifting and davit installations
A davit is equipment used to lift and carry your tender. The installation needs to account for both boats and the lifting equipment already in place.
Repairs alongside a custom project
If your tender also needs attention to its tubes, floor, fiberglass or gelcoat, include that in the conversation. See our inflatable boat repair services for more about that work.
Buying the tender too?
You can buy the dinghy only or a completely rigged out tender. We are a dealer for Zar Mini, Grand and Achilles inflatables and Honda outboard motors, so the boat, motor and install can be one project.
Motor and wiring work
Installs often touch the outboard or the wiring. We handle outboard service and electrical issues, and Fair Winds is an authorized Honda Marine outboard sales and service center.
From the shop
Console and outboard fitting
Transom and console bases fitted in the workshop, and consoles rigged with the motor and controls in place.
Before you call
Tell us what a better setup looks like
You might want more usable deck space, a different console arrangement or a tender that works with your carrying setup. These details help frame the project:
- What boat and motor do you have?
- What do you want to add or change?
- How will you use the tender?
- Where will it be stored or carried?
- What existing lifting or davit equipment is involved?
- Is there a date you are working toward?
If you have photos of the boat and its current setup, mention them when you contact us.
Starting fresh
Buying a tender as part of the project?
Explore tender sales if your project starts with a replacement boat.
Common questions
Questions about custom installs
Can you install a davit system?
Yes. Our installs range from biminis to more serious installs for davit systems. Have the details of both boats ready when you call.
Can you add a Bimini or towing rings to the tender I already own?
Yes. We can install a Bimini, towing rings or other custom modifications your tender might need.
Can you fix other problems while it is here?
Yes. If a rub strake is coming loose or the floor is coming off, we can repair it as part of the same visit.
By appointment only
Plan your custom install
Call us with your boat, motor and what you want to add, and we will arrange a shop visit.