1987 hunter 40 midship cleat

[crazy frenchman]

We are in final stages of buying a 1987 hunter 40.
I want to add midship cleats for a spring line mainly to make it easier for docking the boat. 90% of the time I sail with just my wife and our 28.5 has cleats mounted to the toe rail from the previous owner.
so my question is for 40 foot boat what is the best way to add a midship cleat I know on the toe rail is not ideal but what do you guys suggest.
thank you

 

[Steve Dion]

You have a nice slotted toe rail, why don't you just use that. You could always attach a carabineer to the rail.

 

[Stu Jackson]

Or a cleat to the toerail - they do make such a thing.

 

[Allan12210]

Congratulations on your boat upgrade. I added a Genoa track cleat that works great for springing the boat as we return to dock that works quite well. That's the first line to the boat when we come in.

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[charliegrau]

You could clip a snatch block to the toe rail and then run a line to a winch. that would give you a lot of control.
-charlie

 

[Bill Roosa]

Are you sure you don't have a midships cleat? My 40.5 as them and a toe rail opening with rollers for a fair lead