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Com-Pac Model Specific Discussions => CP-16's => Topic started by: ChuckD on October 13, 2017, 02:03:25 PM

Title: Mainsheet Swivel Cleat: how to elevate
Post by: ChuckD on October 13, 2017, 02:03:25 PM
I really like my mainsheet swivel cleat with fairlead...
But when I'm sitting to starboard, it's a little low - I sometimes need to reach under the tiller to lock the sheet in place.

Has anyone crafted (something like) a wood block that raises the cleat a couple inches?
a) It can't interfere with my outboard throttle.
b) Aesthetically pleasing would be great!

I'm picturing curved/sloped sides & a flat top... but I don't see any images out there.
Thanks!
Chuck (CP16)
Title: Re: Mainsheet Swivel Cleat: how to elevate
Post by: Salty19 on October 13, 2017, 03:06:37 PM
I would lean towards not using the bulleye cleat as you have shown, but rather a Ronstan swiveling cam cleat base with a block at the base.

The cam leads are much higher and the block will feed the line more smoothly than a bullseye. I think RF7 is the part number.

https://www.ronstan.com/marine/range.asp?RnID=064 (https://www.ronstan.com/marine/range.asp?RnID=064)

Or if you don't want to go that direction, a nice piece or pieces of thick starboard (HDPE plastic) underneath with some butyl tape to seal it would work.