Downhaul cleat

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Downhaul cleat

Postby sailor54 » Thu Aug 04, 2016 3:57 pm

I'd like to add a downhaul cleat because my boat doesn't have one and using the eye strap on the deck is less than optimal.
I don't know how to add a cleat to a slotted mast. Does the cleat from D&R come with hardware to attach it to the mast?
Thanks,
Pete
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Re: Downhaul cleat

Postby MookaCB » Thu Aug 04, 2016 5:54 pm

http://www.drmarine.com/proddetail.asp?prod=DR206

This slides into the sail slot and the screws hold it tight.
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Re: Downhaul cleat

Postby sailor54 » Thu Aug 04, 2016 6:08 pm

Is that the only place I can get one or are there other options?
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Re: Downhaul cleat

Postby jeadstx » Fri Aug 05, 2016 2:29 am

You can make one. Basically it is an aluminum tube that slides into the sail slot below the boom. the cleat is screwed to the tube with machine screws and tapped holes or the use of self tapping screws. Holding it in place is dependent on how tight the screws are. The D&R price is reasonable, shipping is the only thing that makes it a bit costly, but if it is included with other items, the price is reasonable.

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