Boat Cleats

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acboyd1978

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I just ordered 2 6" boat cleats to add to my boat. These came with no mounting hardware. Is it recommended to mount these with a broad threaded screw? Bolt & nut? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Andrew
 
Bolts, large washers and nuts. A backplate should also be used. Don't mount them with screws, the'll pull out under strain and become a flying weapon!
 
...completely. But not with 5200 if you EVER want to take them off again.
 
Just installed pull up cleats on my swim platform. Came with large backing plates, washers, and nylock stainless nuts. Backing plates can be stainless, or aluminum, just make sure they are wide and at least 1/8 inch thick. Good Luck
 
hey acboyd---be sure to fun your drill in reverse until you get the hole started. Then run in forward slowly. This will keep you from chipping the fiberglass. Also, feather out the hole at the service. This will keep you from getting spider cracks in the gelcoat.

art
 
hey acboyd--- I meant to say run your drill. also I meant surface. sorry

art
 
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