How to replace port rear cleat on '88 26D?

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vegassail

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Oct 5, 2013
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Macgregor 26D Lake Mead
I've replaced two of the three black nylon cleats on by boat, but can't figure out how to get the third replaced.

I don't have a picture, but it seems just about impossible to crawl in through the laz and somehow get up to the underside side of the bolts.

Is there a trick to this that I just haven't thought of?
 
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Rowlando

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Jun 4, 2015
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Macgregor 26D Lake Country, BC
I used a dremel to cut a 3 or 4 x 6 inch hole thru the inner liner to get access to put backing plates under my weak C988FB62-862F-4FE1-819C-13002F255EE6.jpeg stanchions......awkward, kinda like milking a mouse with boxing gloves on......
The plan is to install some flush or recessed led lights on a thin piece of varnished ply over the holes giving me lighting as well as access panels.
 
Ron20324

Ron20324

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Jan 22, 2008
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Beneteau 323 Annapolis MD
RO, you might consider the LEDs that can be red OR white with a flip of the toggle switch.
 
williamtl

williamtl

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Jun 1, 2015
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Macgregor 26d Trailer Estates, Fl
I put two of these on each side of the cockpit (better pics under my name in the what have you done thread). I could reach the original aft cleats through them I think.

I was concerned about them being uncomfortable but you don’t notice them even when I don’t get out the backrest.
 

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Sumner

Sumner

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Jan 31, 2009
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Macgregor & Endeavour 26S and 37 Utah's Canyon Country
AndyVS

AndyVS

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Sep 4, 2015
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Corsair 31 UC 179 Port Sanilac
I disconnected the drain hoses and squeezed myself in there. I laid on my back and had someone outside help. I'm 6'3", getting in wasn't that hard. Getting back out was a bit harder. I replaced the plastic cleat, added a second cleat and backed them both with aluminum.
 
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