You’re right Chief Seadog. I do recall the quick release on the tricing pendants.
I do agree that the open boats have some advantages but like you said, in heavy weather the advantage goes to the enclosed boats. Also in my experence with regards to the launch in general and in particular in heavy rolling the crew in an enclosed boat is going to be a lot better protected if the swinging of the boat can not be controled. Aside from the protection offered by the enclousre the crew is buckled in.
I’ve seen the quick motion the boat makes when the tricing pendants are released when the boat is still alongside catch the boat crew by surprise during a drill.
You’re right on the details, my main point is that all side davit boats are not created equal. I think the main point is the steps required of the deck crew with extreme vessel motion having to launch including having to swing the boat alongside for boarding vs just everyone just getting in and letting it rip.
BTW Chief, don’t need the “all due respect part” when you call me out on some BS.