[C320-list] Mast Cleat

[Denny Browne]

I just dug up a 6.5" long nylon horn cleat that I'm almost positive matches
the OEM cleat on A Cappella. I know I bought it for that purpose several
years ago. It's a SEADOG 043065 BLK. I remember an email exchange with David
Graas, at Catalina, wondering if the nylon cleat was strong enough in a blow
and if I shouldn't consider aluminum instead. He assured me that it was
plenty strong because the load was in sheer, and that if it failed, I would
certainly want it to. I think I picked this up at a local chandlery, but it
may be available at West Marine, as well. Looks like you can order it from
the attached; it's the fifth line down.

Good luck!

Denny Browne

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Irv Grunes
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 6:06 AM
To: scox at timmin.com; C320-List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Mast Cleat

Isle of Wight #851 does not fly a spinnaker. So it makes sense.
Thanks for reply, but I still need the size of cleat and size, (length and
thread).
Irv Grines #851

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com]On Behalf Of Stephen Cox
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 4:09 AM
To: 'C320-List'
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Mast Cleat


That could be interesting if you need to dump the spinnaker in a hurry.  Are
you sure you want to do that?

Stephen Cox
Canberra

> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Irv Grunes
> Sent: Friday, 27 April 2007 12:04 PM
> To: C320-List
> Subject: [C320-list] Mast Cleat
>
>
> Want to add a mast cleat to port side of mast to match the
> starboard one.
>
> Forgot to measure the existing one.
> Does anyone know the size and material of the cleat, the size
> and type of bolt that secures it?
>
> Is there anything inside the mast on the port side that can
> be damaged when drilling a hole to mount the cleat.
>
> Planning on tying the spinnaker halyard on the cleat and then
> running the outhaul back to the cockpit.
>
> Irv Grunes
> Isle of Wight #851
>
>
>