I have had my 216 on mooring for a month now, and changed the tie-up scheme a few times. Still not secure with it though, as when the dealer installed the facotry spinnaker kit, they removed the starboard deck cleat leaving me with only the single one to tie up with. The dealer scoffs at my concern over mooring to the bow eye stating "you could dangle the boat from a fork lift using only that eye." This is not to mention the fact that the thing yaws around at the mooring more than any other boat when there is any wind despite my effort to reduce windage. Instinctually somehting tells me I could reduce it if I had the other deck cleat. (too late for that). Bottom line as to the cleat question, are these bolted through onto a metal plate or just scewed into the plastic/foam sandwich?
Can deck cleats take mooring strain?
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Deck Cleats and other questions
There is no doubt at all that the bow eye should be the strongest thru hull fitting on any boat as it is certainly designed to handle the boat being towed or anchored in a small gale. Of course, that is just my opinion -- It would seem to me that Hunter would be well served to have their technical folks monitor all user forums. A few minutes a day and we would all feel better about the boats we have purchased or are looking to purchase. Many dealers are not that knowlaedgeable about all of the individual models however, they will seldom ever admit it. We apptreciate your post as we will be installing the spinnaker kit as soon as it is available from our dealer and didn't realize that we would be giving up the starboard cleat. As we also moor Starboard to dock, we might need to remount the cleat so that it doesn't interfere with the pole.
There is no doubt at all that the bow eye should be the strongest thru hull fitting on any boat as it is certainly designed to handle the boat being towed or anchored in a small gale. Of course, that is just my opinion -- It would seem to me that Hunter would be well served to have their technical folks monitor all user forums. A few minutes a day and we would all feel better about the boats we have purchased or are looking to purchase. Many dealers are not that knowlaedgeable about all of the individual models however, they will seldom ever admit it. We apptreciate your post as we will be installing the spinnaker kit as soon as it is available from our dealer and didn't realize that we would be giving up the starboard cleat. As we also moor Starboard to dock, we might need to remount the cleat so that it doesn't interfere with the pole.
mooring with the deck eye
Hi The club to which I am a member is paranoid about boats breaking free and has a rule that we have to attach the boat directly to the chain riser comming from the mooring. I attach this using a screw gate karabiner to the bow eye. It is inconvenient when comming into the mooring but it is strong and saves me having the chain rubbing against the deck and causing abrasive dammage. It is good to know that the cleats are also strong enough. This was always a worry for me
Hi The club to which I am a member is paranoid about boats breaking free and has a rule that we have to attach the boat directly to the chain riser comming from the mooring. I attach this using a screw gate karabiner to the bow eye. It is inconvenient when comming into the mooring but it is strong and saves me having the chain rubbing against the deck and causing abrasive dammage. It is good to know that the cleats are also strong enough. This was always a worry for me
Deck cleats and other questions
Need to mention that I've always had fine response from HCI (Hunter Composites Technology) to any questions about the 216 and I've had a few. Also very impressed upon visit to their plant.
Need to mention that I've always had fine response from HCI (Hunter Composites Technology) to any questions about the 216 and I've had a few. Also very impressed upon visit to their plant.
More on mooring
I would advocate using both the bow eye and the deck cleat to secure to your mooring. I have a Hunter 19 and feel very secure with my setup using both connections. Just make sure you protect against chafing. As some once told me - "there is no such thing as overkill when it comes to mooring your boat." I would discount the dealer's claim on the strength of the bow eye as use and time tend to wear away at just about anything. Always have a backup.
I would advocate using both the bow eye and the deck cleat to secure to your mooring. I have a Hunter 19 and feel very secure with my setup using both connections. Just make sure you protect against chafing. As some once told me - "there is no such thing as overkill when it comes to mooring your boat." I would discount the dealer's claim on the strength of the bow eye as use and time tend to wear away at just about anything. Always have a backup.
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