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It looks like I'm late commenting on bottom painting on a roller trailer. I've done it, and plan to again later this year. To roll back, I used a 2-ton come-along under the bow connected by a split rope bridle to the bow eye, and to the ends of the rear trailer cross member with a V of chain straddling the swing keel.
As for Catalina 25 bow eyes being indestructible, I broke my original one. I replaced it with the next larger bolt size.
Regarding the lack of backing under cleats, I laid up a 1/4" thick slab of fiberglass and epoxy, and squeezed out any air and excess resin with a metal plate and C-clamps until it cured. I cut backing plates from that for all docking cleats and the primary winches, then bedded them with either epoxy mush or polyurethane adhesive.
Weak stern cleats aren't as much of a concern as bow cleats. To belabor the obvious, any anchoring system is only as strong as its weakest link, including cleat attachment. In addition to fiberglass backing plates and fender washers, I drilled out my bow cleats for 5/16" machine screws.
It looks like I'm late commenting on bottom painting on a roller trailer ... -- Leon Sisson
It's GREAT to hear from you, Leon! Your comments here are always appreciated.
Your expertise and thoroughness in completing maintenance and upgrades has always been very impressive. I have no doubt that any boat you own would be VERY seaworthy.
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