Anybody ever install pull-up cleats on their boat?

[dogbert]

My boat only came with cleats in the aft corners of my boat. I'm considering adding a pull-up cleat to each side about mid-ship. Here are the cleats I'm considering:

• Neat Cleat
• Flush Cleat - countersunk
• Flush Cleat - stud mount

Do any of you have any experience installing these or have an opinion on overall asthetics?

[Jason B]

I have experience tightening mine They come loose about every month.
I didn't put them in but looking at mine there does not seem to be any tricks. Mine are the stud mount (look way better IMO) mine have a large hole for the actual cleat and 2 small holes for the studs. Nothing special I don't think.

[Jason B]

Actually here is the mounting instructions from the site and a nice template also.

http://www.attwoodmarine.com/product...e_4to6inch.pdf

[dogbert]

I have experience tightening mine They come loose about every month.
I didn't put them in but looking at mine there does not seem to be any tricks. Mine are the stud mount (look way better IMO) mine have a large hole for the actual cleat and 2 small holes for the studs. Nothing special I don't think.

Might want to try some lock-tite

[Jason B]

Yeah...I did the loc-tite medium. I just think they get so many hard tugs at funny angles they can't take it. This spring I am going to do double nuts. If that doesn't work a castle nut on the outside will surely work.

[dogbert]

Did you run the drain lines for them?

[spharis]

Dbert,
If you get a volume deal on those, I'd be in for four. I don't like the price tag on them at normal retail.

[zad0030]

I have experience tightening mine They come loose about every month.
I didn't put them in but looking at mine there does not seem to be any tricks. Mine are the stud mount (look way better IMO) mine have a large hole for the actual cleat and 2 small holes for the studs. Nothing special I don't think.

And its a PITA!


I wish I had one on the bow...

[chpthril]

I installed 2 (one on each side of the bow) last summer and it was a piece of cake. I took pics, but cant remember if I did a thread

[dogbert]

I installed 2 (one on each side of the bow) last summer and it was a piece of cake. I took pics, but cant remember if I did a thread

We're gonna rat you out to your buddy CP3 I see fireworks in your future, buddy!

[spharis]

I did some searching and I think folding cleats look as good and install much easier.

[dogbert]

I have pop-up cleats now, so fold down cleats won't look as good.

[spharis]

Ah.....that's using your kidney......

[spharis]

Well, I just ordered 4 of these. The large photo is of a screw in, I got the smaller studded ones.

[Jason B]

Did you run the drain lines for them?

Nope. No need for drains.