those dam cleats

[cterrebonne]

Originally Posted by Steplift 72'

A screwed in cleat caused an accident that resulted in a fatality that caused the bankruptcy of Chris Craft. Screwed in cleats are probably fine for docking, but thru-bolted is the only way to go if you intend to really put a load on it. If you need thru-bolting without access, those 8" hand hole ports are cheap and easy.

they were pulling off the cleat in the stern.?

[Steplift 72']

Originally Posted by cterrebonne

they were pulling off the cleat in the stern.?

Yes, there were towing bit's and various docking cleats on the boat. The owners manual apparently didn't specify what was to be used for different purposes and found the manufacturer at fault for that reason. The article described a pair of about 40' Chris Crafts, one was stuck on a sandbar. The tow rope was nylon and I believe the cleat that failed was actually near the bow of the boat under tow. Nylon shouldn't be used for towing for that exact reason, it will snap back with incredible force. The cleat with nylon rope still attached snapped back to the tow boat and killed a man on the bridge deck.

[Skools Out]

have pictures of my 78 apart for ya so you can see it and where they are will post after 24 goes off.

[Skools Out]

are your cleats like these or on top? go in the rod box as seen here