[C320-list] Stern Cleats

[Colin Evans]

Jason,
We back into a very old pen where the dock cleats do not align with the
outer piles.  We have put additional cleats half way down the outer part of
the transom.  The dock lines to these keep the boat reasonably square in the
pen , and do not cross over, making it easier to board through the ladder
opening. We also keep the ladder on a rope which allows it to fall to about
6 inches off the dock.  Untie it for a swim ladder
Additional cleats are also useful for attaching the dinghy painter instead
of the cleats on deck 

 
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Regards
Colin Evans
#774 Lake Macquarie Australia
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jason
Alexander
Sent: Tuesday, 21 June 2011 10:31 PM
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Subject: [C320-list] Stern Cleats

Hi all,

Our slip faces east/west and if we are bow in we're facing east.  This
is an issue in the afternoon as the sun cooks the cockpit and inside
he cabin.   So we've started backing into our slip. The issue I'm
having is that due to the way the cleats are setup we have to cross
our stern lines and that means they end up coming up and over the
transom and in between the rear pulput and backstay.   I put chafe
protection on the line to protect it but I noticed that after a week I
was getting a slight rub on the gel coat.    Anyone else back into
their slip, and have some wisdom to share.

Thanks,
Jason