Cleat recommendations for Hunter 26

[WesternTraveler]

I just purchased a 1996 Hunter 26 and I will be mooring quite a bit. I thought I would add two bow cleats as their is only 1 center cleat on the bow right now. I have a 5/8" bridle from my previous 27 Catalina that I plan on using.

Do you any of you recommend a cleat brand/type?

I found this one.... link what do yall think? I like the fact that it facilitates a 5/8" line but don't like the plastic portion, unless I'm being to over critical?

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

I suggest post you post a picture of the cleat vs clicking on a link I will then respond

 

[kappykaplan]

I suggest post you post a picture of the cleat vs clicking on a link I will then respond

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

@kappykaplan

thank you as I have to be careful.
@WesternTraveler

I know the boat well. In the V berth you will need to remove a triangular board located forward to access the anchor locker area. You can put cleats in the area of the deck there on both sides but strongly recommend backing plates.
As for the bridle, make sure it is covered so it will not damage the boat nor chafe itself. You will see the back of the bow eye. You can reinforce the bow eye with a round pipe.

Crazy Dave

 

[WesternTraveler]

Thanks for your suggestion on the pipe. If I add the pipe , would it be ok to connect to that if I want some redundancy while putting the boat unoccupied on a mooring.?

 

[kloudie1]

A more traditional one.. it is available in 8" size which would handle 5/8" line.
Amazon.com : Boat Cleat, 4 inch Open Base Dock Cleat, All 316 Stainless Steel Boat Mooring Accessories, Free Installation Accessories Bolts, Nuts and Screws, 2PCS, 4 Inch : Sports & Outdoors

 

[WesternTraveler]

A more traditional one.. it is available in 8" size which would handle 5/8" line.
Amazon.com : Boat Cleat, 4 inch Open Base Dock Cleat, All 316 Stainless Steel Boat Mooring Accessories, Free Installation Accessories Bolts, Nuts and Screws, 2PCS, 4 Inch : Sports & Outdoors

Thanks for the link! I just bought two. Would a backing of 3/16 stainless be sufficient ?

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

How big are the backing plates?

 

[WesternTraveler]

How big are the backing plates?

I have a piece of it that i can cut into any dimension. I will have to get in there and see what i can fit, i guess bigger is better in this scenario.