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keats
Posted - 12/11/2020 : 08:17:10 I'll be replacing the cam cleats on the transom for the traveler. I know the mounting holes on the new won't match the old. Will I find these to be screwed into the FG or through-bolted?
tia
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keats
Posted - 12/20/2020 : 08:58:13 Here is a shot of one of the new cleats installed after original removed.
Everything is much smooter, especially with the new traveler car.
Taking it out for a test drive before filling holes and cleaning up gel coat.
keats
Posted - 12/14/2020 : 14:31:09 Thanks Derek, I'll see if I can find it.
Derek Crawford
Posted - 12/14/2020 : 09:08:59 Many moons ago I posted pics and a description of a traveler modification that brought the control lines to mid-cockpit. If you can find it in the archives it makes using the traveler infinitely easier.
keats
Posted - 12/13/2020 : 15:22:26 The original cleats have the entry rollers and were well suited for the task. I've had a broken spring in one for a while and it's been a pain to use. I tried replacing the spring with no luck and Catalina Direct says they are out of production.
I ordered a couple of these Harken units with fairleads:
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