[C320-list] Mid ship cleats

[Greg Flanagan]

When I used this cleat extensively, I saw no problems regarding stress or leaks, just the fore mentioned noise problems.

Greg
Hoop Dancer
#1076
Sidney, BC

> On Jun 14, 2024, at 7:17 AM, Christian via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> 
> "Any concerns/signs of stress on the genoa track and possible leaks?"
> None. But I would wait for a larger audience to reply, as I'm on a
> mooring, and only use the midship when I dock. Through the season, docking
> is only a few hours, with the exception of launching and returning to my
> winter yard, which I'm on the midship cleats for about 48 hours (my yard
> requires midship for their dock, which is why I bought them). But I've had
> no leaks or signs of strain 8 years later. I think some of the owners here
> that are in the Atlantic US waters use these midship cleats when preppin'
> for Hurricane forecasts. I don't remember anyone mentioning signs of
> stress, Lets see what they say.
> 
> On Fri, Jun 14, 2024 at 8:59 AM Dave Hupe via C320-list <
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> 
> > Christian-
> > Any concerns/signs of stress on the genoa track and possible leaks?
> > Dave Hupe
> > 1994 C320 #32
> > On Friday, June 14, 2024 at 09:49:21 AM EDT, Christian via C320-list <
> > c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >
> > Tim,
> > for years I have used a mid ship cleat on my jib car track, and love it.
> > Easy peasy to install, just slides on the track! Catalina direct has two
> > models
> >
> > https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/catalina-38/hull-deck/midship/midship-mooring-cleat-stainless-1-14quot-track/
> > The pricier one at $181, but gorgeous.
> >
> >
> > https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/catalina-38/hull-deck/midship/midship-mooring-cleat-on-car-1-14quot-track/
> > $81
> >
> > I have two of the pricier ones, 8 years later, no probs.
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> > -Christian
> > 1994 C320 #138 "Canuck" Monroe Harbor, Chicago, IL
> >
> > On Fri, Jun 14, 2024 at 8:25 AM Tim via C320-list <
> > c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Hello fellow C320 owners,
> > > Now that I’ve moved from a mooring to a slip, I need mid ship cleats. Can
> > > anyone share how they have installed these and how easy/difficult was the
> > > process?
> > > Thx
> > >
> > >
> > > Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
> > >
> >
> >