Looking for Some Cleats

[JohnJan]

I need to do some repairs and refinish the deck of my 1994 26' Thoroughbred so I thought I'd like to update it a bit as well.

Does anybody know where I can get a decent deal on some pop-up cleats, perhaps used. I will need 5, probably 5" or 6", whatever is a standard size.

Also, the cabin is configured such that there is really no access to the bilge for a drain from the bow cleat. Do ya'll think it'll be a problem to close off the drain on a pop-up cleat and let whatever water that gets in there evaporate?

Thanks, John

[dockrocker]

John, would it be possible to run the drain from the bow cleat to a thru hull fitting on the bow, rather than down into the bilge? I've seen anchor lockers that have drains plumbed this way - something to think about, anyway.

[Dredgeking]

you can always run the boat and blow the water out of the cleats. they'll be dry by the time you get to your destination.

[Smitty]

I've got pop ups on my Baja and I wanted to add some so I found the same ones at the following place.

shermanshooterssupply.com

Dave

[Ted G]

Go here: Outdoor Textiles

and look under "Hardware"-good stuff, good prices

insptech...you werent kidding. Great prices

[rbtnt]

You might want to look at pull-up cleats. I think they require smaller cutouts in deck than the pop-ups.

[Shanghied Again]

Got my pop up cleats from www.livorsi.com Gaffrig

[JohnJan]

Thanks ya'll. Has anybody used the pull-up cleats? Do they stay up with a detent or something or are they held up by the dock lines?

[Steamin Rice]

My Brother has pull up cleats on his boat and would rather have pop-up cleats....His stay up on their own, but sometimes they can be a pain to pull up...The pop ups open with just a push of the button....