novice rebuilding

[jim coble]

i hope im on the rite board,,,,,,,,,i am trying to restore an old catalina 15......i dont understand where the jib cleats go......there are 2 tracks ......one on either side........but the jib cleats dont match holes......and dont seem to be made to install on this tract.........can anyone help.........thanks......jim

 

[TahoeTim]

Track is for cars not cleats

Hi Jim,Im not familiar with your boat but I will give it a shot. The track on the port and starboard sides are for a car with a block (pulley) attatched that slides fore and aft to adjust the lead of your jib sheet to either power the sail up or down or to compensate for a different size sail. If your boat has jib winches the cleat should be mounted aft of the winches. I have no experience on smaller boats w/no winches maybe someone else can be of more help.Good luck.