jib cam cleats

[JBC]

Hi All,

New to the group with an '80 CP-16 we're fixing up.  Changing out blocks and cleats, and wondering if anyone has removed/replaced the jib cam cleats/fairleads? Before I pull the screws, I wonder if the the cams are attached with screws only, because they appear to go directly into a part of the coaming that is thick and I can't see any evidence they protrude into the cabin, or have any visible backing plates, nuts, etc.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Jett

[nies]

Jett, on my 1978 CP 16 the jam cleats are just screwed into fiberglass, cams are screws only. When I replaced the cleats I thru bolted with properly sized backing plates. I also replaced the  plastic cleats with bronze cleats, small price up grade.......the greatest stress is on the cleats......Phil

[JBC]

Thanks, Phil

Good info and advice!

Jett

[B.Hart]

  Welcome Jett, lots of good info on this site, glad your aboard!  BILL

[JBC]

Thanks Bill,

After searching this site thoroughly, I figure there's about enough information to build the CP 16 from scratch!

Jett

[kickingbug1]

if anything has been repaired, replaced, upgraded or re-invented for a com-pac 16 this is the place to find out about it. these people are the best.