Spring line cleats?

[Airslot]

Who's got cleats about midships for springlines, ona post 80' "V"? I'm looking for the proper place to mount another cleat on each side. As usual, pics are encouraged. ::)

Thanks

[randlemanboater2]

I don't have em, but am thinking about installing as well. I was thinking right next to the helm seat for convenience, where you can reach it from the helm or from behind the helm seat.

[Pipe_Dream]

I have them on both sides, you can see where in this pic
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j228/4MyDogs/Wellcraft/P4220859.jpg

They're a good place to hang a fender, too.

[Airslot]

Absolutely perfect Pipe ;) Now, are they mounted on the horizontal surface as they appear, or are they on the vertical surface? That is the place that I was considering?

Thanks a bunch

[C YENSEN]

mine are located a little farther forward.....

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a282/cyensen54/boat/b1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a282/cyensen54/boat/b2.jpg

[Airslot]

Thanky CY, that works to. Looks like its time for another round of projects. Dam wind won't let me get offshore, so I'll spend the fuel money on projects ;D ::)

[C YENSEN]

glad I can help a brother out........ ::)

you dont have to tell me about the wind, we were supposed to go to the hambone saturday for tuna, well that did not happen >:(

[Airslot]

glad I can help a brother out........ ::)

you dont have to tell me about the wind, we were supposed to go to the hambone saturday for tuna, well that did not happen >:(


Going to the Hambone in the "V"? If we get the right day later this summer I'm game. ;D

[C YENSEN]

Going to the Hambone in the "V"? *If we get the right day later this summer I'm game. *;D

your freakin nuts. :o We go out there in my boss' 28' Albe ;) ;D

but if you wanna try it in your V, count me in :o ;D

[Airslot]

Hey, I'm comy in the "V" up to about 40 miles off. I like to have company in case of mechanical problems, but I ain't skeert to take her offshore at all. That said, I do like a few days of stable high pressure and no more than 3' seas. If I had more fuel, or that new 150 Opti, I'd even extend my range on the right day 8)

[C YENSEN]

well if you need some one to go give me a call, I will brave it with you.
;)
and why the new cleats???

is Airslot going to be a "marina" queen??? ;D

[Airslot]

I have a slip available to me, but I like the mobility, portability, of being on the trailer.

The new cleats are more for convenience. When returning to the dock I use one line that runs from stern to bow and just throw it over the pilings. It would be easier if I had a cleat about where the helm is.

That, and I have a little money that needs to be spent on the "V". Got some other mods in the back of the noodle as well. ;D

[Pipe_Dream]

Now, are they mounted on the horizontal surface as they appear, or are they on the vertical surface?
Horizontal. And it is right next to the helm seat so I can hang a fender while I'm pulling into the marina.

[reelapeelin]

Slot, I put mine on a vertical surface so things(pine needles and other schmeg) don't become lodged there and accumulate...easier to get to also, especially from the helm ...

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/reelapeelin/IMGP08872.jpg

[Airslot]

Reel, there is nothing but glass where your's are. Is that area strong enough to mount a cleat, with a backing plate or at least fender washers I assume?

Thanks,


Jackson Danielson

[willy]

Oh sure now that you are back home from the Hammerfest you are speaking Jack Danieleze, thank God Lefty helped me out or I might have developed a complex drinking alone.
Well probably not but I thought it for a second ;D

[reelapeelin]

Reel, there is nothing but glass where your's are. Is that area strong enough to mount a cleat, with a backing plate or at least fender washers I assume?


Slot, I used a backing plate of 1/4" aluminum and pretty confident it's quite strong...I wouldn't count on fender-washers here... ;) ...