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Generally, you will find the area where the rope clutch is attached is handled in two ways for securing. Since I do not have a 280 to look at, let me address it this way. First, is there an access plate underneath in the main salon right below the rope clutch? If there is then you can drill through and put washers on the back. If no access plate underneath the rope clutchm then the screw holes are drilled and tapped as there is a thick aluminum plate that is encapsulated in the fiberglass. Just make sure of the location so you can secure the PX powercleats securly as plain screws into fiberglass alone will eventually back out. As for the wedge to angle this cleat upwards toward the cockpit, it is designed so when pulled down, the powercleat will lock into place. The problem is with the powercleat that isflat with the deck, you have no way to lock it into place without haveing to go right to it and pushing the line down 2-3 inches away from the powercleat. I like to sit in the cockpit and pull on the jib sheet locking it in place without having to go up forward. Placement of the PX Powercleat is crutical. Crazy Dave Condon
