To secure dinghy in davits and for other various needs I would like to install cleats across from the standard cleats aft. The proposed location is over a cored area. What would be the best way to mount the cleats here?
thanks,
Alex Kehayes
36073
extra mooring cleats aft
extra mooring cleats aft
Alex Kehayes
Edenton, NC
36073
Edenton, NC
36073
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Because the aft cleats are already in a fairly narrow area that is used often (swimsteps, dinghy functions, BBQ area, etc.), why would you want to add another toe-stubbing piece of gear on that part of the deck? If you aren't planning on using the cleats for heavy loads, you may consider mounting a rail mounted cleat on the lower dinghy davit supports.
Chris
Chris
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Boynton Beach, FL
Formally of s/v Cat Tales, 36081
Boynton Beach, FL
extra aft cleat
Chris,
If I bother to mount a cleat, it must be capable of carrying a heavy load. The inner "corner" of the deck aft is below the ss davit and its supports. It is not a travelled area asking for toes. At present there are three lines secured on the single aft cleat. I want more cleats. The question remains, how to secure a cleat over a cored area. Btw, I NEVER go barefoot on the boat unless preparing to jump in for a swim.
Alex Kehayes
Half Moon 36073
If I bother to mount a cleat, it must be capable of carrying a heavy load. The inner "corner" of the deck aft is below the ss davit and its supports. It is not a travelled area asking for toes. At present there are three lines secured on the single aft cleat. I want more cleats. The question remains, how to secure a cleat over a cored area. Btw, I NEVER go barefoot on the boat unless preparing to jump in for a swim.
Alex Kehayes
Half Moon 36073
Alex Kehayes
Edenton, NC
36073
Edenton, NC
36073
hi alex,
first let me say that i'm not an engineer, so take the following for what it's worth.
i think that you have 2 problems to solve: 1) water intrusion 2) strength. as to #1, the standard practice is to rout out the core, fill the void with epoxy, and then re-drill the holes thru the epoxy. as to problem #2, you will have to get into figuring loads and perhaps using mat, carbon fiber, backing plates, etc to beef up the area in question. your solution to problem #2 might encompass #1 so i'd figure out how you're going to do #2 first.
i'm not familiar with the 36 at this level, but would it be possible to use the davit bases as an attachment point for the cleats?
good luck,
first let me say that i'm not an engineer, so take the following for what it's worth.
i think that you have 2 problems to solve: 1) water intrusion 2) strength. as to #1, the standard practice is to rout out the core, fill the void with epoxy, and then re-drill the holes thru the epoxy. as to problem #2, you will have to get into figuring loads and perhaps using mat, carbon fiber, backing plates, etc to beef up the area in question. your solution to problem #2 might encompass #1 so i'd figure out how you're going to do #2 first.
i'm not familiar with the 36 at this level, but would it be possible to use the davit bases as an attachment point for the cleats?
good luck,
john & diane cummings
duetto mv34 #23
duetto mv34 #23
aft cleats
I recall seeing a cleat that bolted onto perforated toe rail. It was made from something like 1/4" rod shaped like the profile of a deck cleat.
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