those dam cleats

[Steplift 72']

Originally Posted by bcmarinamanager

NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER use screwed-in cleats for more than holding a fender! If you ever tie you boat to anything using a cleat it had better be through bolted! Don't believe me? Screw one in and use as you would normally, but be sure to say your prayers before you walk away from it.

Opinions vary, but we are in agreement here. One of my biggest problems with buying used boats is looking at a fiberglass or hardware repair and imagining what may have been done....or not done