[C320-list] Mid-ship Cleat

[Ken Geiger]

I too would like at some point to bolt a mid ships cleat onto the toe rail for use with spring lines.  I have looked at the problem briefly.  I think it is doable if one identifies a 2 holed cleat of suitable size.  The only ones I have found to date are of aluminum and I would prefer stainless, also prefer not to custom make a cleat or 2.  I believe there will be access from below for a pre-drilled plate with nuts welded on or large washers and nuts if the cleat allows driving the bolt from the top.  

I currently use a sliding cleat on the genoa track.  I note that the C-34s have a track on the toe rail and owners use a sliding cleat there.

I will be interested to see what suggestions come up.

Ken Geiger

Northern Dream #765 on Georgian Bay

 

 

 

---- Original Message ----
From: Scott Westwood <scottwestwood at bellsouth.net>
To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Tue, Jul 26, 2016 12:08 pm
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Mid-ship Cleat

To maybe save some people time.... I should have mentioned that I know about the cleats that fit on the jib track.  Pricing those too.
Just looking at what's involved mounting one. 
Thanks,
Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net H (919)-362-8538    C (919)-618-7185

      From: Scott Westwood <scottwestwood at bellsouth.net>
 To: 320 <c320-list at catalina320.com> 
 Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 11:58 AM
 Subject: [C320-list] Mid-ship Cleat
   
I saw 2 versions of a mid-ship cleat. One version had it on the deck and the other had it on the top of the gunnel (ridge above the rub rail).
I would prefer (but not wedded to) placing them on the gunnel. Does anybody have pics or know if that is a possible retro-fit?  Can you get in there?
Not near the boat but wanted to ask. Might be a winter project this winter.
Thanks,
Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net H (919)-362-8538    C (919)-618-7185