[C320-list] Mid ship cleats

[Jeff Hare]

The stress direction on the Genoa track is intended to be more upward.  The track cleat works fine for springs but it's pull is directly sideways, so long term use may require rebedding the track at some point, especially if the track experiences repeated sharp sideways loads.  But it'll work fine in most spring line use cases.Jeff
-------- Original message --------From: Dave Hupe via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> Date: 6/14/24  9:58 AM  (GMT-05:00) To: c320-list at catalina320.com Cc: Dave Hupe <hoopdtwo at yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Mid ship cleats  Christian-Any concerns/signs of stress on the genoa track and possible leaks?Dave Hupe1994 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 twomodelshttps://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/$81I have two of the pricier ones, 8 years later, no probs.Hope this helps.-Christian1994 C320 #138 "Canuck" Monroe Harbor, Chicago, ILOn 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>