"Skipper" is now used to jumping up the companion way into the cockpit, unfortunately on one occasion we had put the hatch in place...he heard a noise out on deck and went flying into action only to come bouncing back off the hatchway[xx(] fortunately he was not hurt[B)]to much. We now have go faster stripes which don't actually look to bad...quite snazzy in fact[:)]

Gary/Ruth/& Skipper the Working Cocker Spaniel

Crew of Juicy Blue P235

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Hi Gary,

I noticed that you have a pair of cam cleats on your cabin roof for jib sheets I presume. Are they bolted or screwed and do you have any backing plates bonded to the roof?

I want to do something similar and wondered if the cleats needed to be local to winches so that I can remove winch access panel for drilling holes?

Regards

Brian Banham 235/59

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Hi Brian,

They were already afixed when we aquired the boat, I assumed they were standard, they certainly make tacking easy. When I am next at the boat I will take a close look and see how they are fixed and let you know.

Gary/Ruth/& Skipper the Working Cocker Spaniel

Crew of Juicy Blue P235

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Hi Gary,

Thanks.

When I am next on my boat I will remove access plate under winch to see if it is possible to retro fit camcleats. Any info you can provide would be helpful.

Regards

Brian Banham 235/59

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Brian I have now had a good look at how the cam cleats are fixed

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rammel1/5800528667/ 

They are manufactured by Harken and are screwed down and bedded on what looks like epoxy...there are no backing plates.

Gary/Ruth/& Skipper the Working Cocker Spaniel

Crew of Juicy Blue P235

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Gary, many thanks for info and pic. I will also bed my cleats down on mastic but may try and fit thin backing plate.

Regards

Brian Banham 235/59

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Hi Gary, Ruth and Skipper,

Thanks for the info on the clam cleats and picture; very helpful and something I am thinking about, as I sail a lot single-handed. Probably a job now for the winter!

Brian, if you do go ahead and fit, perhaps you could keep us informed, even with pics, on how you get on.

Many thanks

John

Diamond/07

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