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Initially Posted - 12/11/2020 :  08:17:10  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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
Tim Keating
1985 C-25 TR/FK #4940
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Lake Don Pedro, CA

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Response Posted - 12/12/2020 :  17:27:25  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
they are screwed, I took them apart to paint last summer
Serge Pelletier
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Response Posted - 12/12/2020 :  19:02:51  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thank you.
Tim Keating
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Response Posted - 12/13/2020 :  14:36:09  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
but be careful if you think of reusing them the clam are spring loaded.
not strong, but easy to lose...
Serge Pelletier
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Response Posted - 12/13/2020 :  14:58:53  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Please let us know what you are going to use as a replacement. I see that the originals aren't made anymore.
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
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Response Posted - 12/13/2020 :  15:22:26  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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:

https://westcoastsailing.net/harken-micro-cam-cleat-w-extreme-angle-fairlead-h476/

I'm wondering if I might reverse the fairleads so they are on the back side and guide the lines at a right angle.

Alternately, I will mount the cleats at an angle. We'll see how it goes.

Edit: I'm also replacing traveler car with a new unit from CD because sheaves are shot in old one.
Tim Keating
1985 C-25 TR/FK #4940
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Lake Don Pedro, CA
Edited by - keats on 12/13/2020 17:24:55
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Response Posted - 12/14/2020 :  09:08:59  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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.
Derek Crawford
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1981 C-25 TR/FK #2262 Used to have an '89 C22 #9483, "Downsized"
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Response Posted - 12/14/2020 :  14:31:09  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thanks Derek, I'll see if I can find it.
Tim Keating
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Response Posted - 12/20/2020 :  08:58:13  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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.
Tim Keating
1985 C-25 TR/FK #4940
Midsummer
Lake Don Pedro, CA
Edited by - keats on 12/20/2020 09:16:58
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