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cleat table

PostPosted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 12:02 am
by jdoorly
I like to position myself outboard of the mainsheet which made the jib sheet cleats on the centerboard just out of reach. And I needed to mount some cleats for the DRS sheets. So I designed this table that straddles the centerboard box. It came out real sturdy: The legs are a very good fit to the CB box and I layed in a bead of 3M 5200 on the contact surfaces, plus screwing it into the deck. I've got pouches that attach to the table sides to hold the sheets, on the sewing to do list. I put the compass on the table too, and it's a good spot for it if you use the lubber lines. I'm not sure how to remove the old cleat wedges, their stuck on pretty good and I don't want destroy the glass underneath!

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use a chisel

PostPosted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 7:42 pm
by Roger
The teak will break off before the gelcoat. I used a wood chisel on the surface and a goodthump removed the teak riser. I had to remove slivers that slip off from the riser, but the gelcoat underneath was unharmed. Some 320+ grit sandpaper may be needed to remove any residual adhesive.

PostPosted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 9:46 pm
by jdoorly
Thanks Roger, I feel more confident about removing the wedges now.

PostPosted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 11:18 pm
by algonquin
I like your table design. Makes a good spot for your compass as well as your cam cleats. The mods you have made to your boat give it a nice “salty” look. Brad

PostPosted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 10:01 am
by ctenidae
Looks nice.
I don't see any cupholders, though.

PostPosted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 10:49 pm
by jdoorly
Thanks guys! Cup holders, hmmm, good idea!