CD-25 deck cleats

helm · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 6:18 pm Post subject: CD-25 deck cleats

We want two add two more cleats to our C-Dory 25. Does anyone know the original manufacturer and part number for the existing cleats, or know of a cleat that will match the originals.
Thanks
Eric

Sea Wolf · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 6:44 pm Post subject:

Eric-

The cleats are polished stainless steel, and the type is "Herschoff" and the styling is pretty similar all around, except for some "modern" versions, and any design differences from manufacturer to manufacturer will be minimal, except as noted, i.e., "Modern".

Just buy them from some place that you can exchange them if you don't like the way they look when you get home.

Make sure you don't put them somewhere you'll trip over them on the way up to the front of the boat from the cockpit, etc.

I added a cleat on a raised area just forward of the beginning of the bulkhead and the cabin corner to get another cleat where it was somewhat out of the way, and would also serve to tie another fender, although I didn't pick it for style match so much, and optened for more modern, flatter cleat to keep it down, out of the way a bit more.

Later boats do not have this larger flat spot, I think, intended to keep the run-off and splash water out of the cockpit. This is a smaller, 4-inch cleat, as compared to the 6-inch gunnel cleats, and the 8-inch bow cleat.

It also works great to tie the double-sided bow line that I keep running down both sides of the boat to be handy when needed. This line must be kept short enough that, if dropped overboard accidentally, it can't reach and foul itself in the prop.

Joe.

hardee · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:12 pm Post subject: perfect for bow mounting

Depending on where you mount them and what you are planning on using them for, you might want to look at this website for their "Cleat Chocks". These are perfect for bow mounting, for use in anchoring, moorage float or towing.

http://www.newfoundmetals.com/catalog/pg08.html

(hope this link works)

Harvey
SleepyC

Doryman · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 12:45 pm Post subject:

Harvey, what is the advantage of the CleatChocks?

Warren

Don and Brenda · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 1:13 pm Post subject:

Kind of on the same lines I am looking for the grab handles on the outsides. I am looking at adding one of these to the right of the entry door for balance ect. Any ideas on brand. I know that WM caries several sizes however would like to match the stock ones.

rogerbum · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:00 pm Post subject:

localboy · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:20 pm Post subject:

Sea Wolf · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:41 pm Post subject:

Don and Brenda · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:09 pm Post subject:

Thanks Joe

Those teak handles sure look nice, fortunately on the 2007 models there is a gunnel step about 2' long in the cockpit area, otherwise you are correct it is a very long step down. As we get used to the boat will start adding little things, right now the budget was blown just to pay for it, oh and it's first payment is due next week ouch!

localboy · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:14 pm Post subject:

Not to hi-jack this thread, but I am going to put in two SS grab handles on the top, front of the roof. I handle all the lines and fend off (The Admiral handles the boat when docking etc) and find myself wanting one on each side when I walk up towards the bow. It's on "The List" of things to do, but like Don & Brenda, I must take small steps due to a limited budget. Thumbs Down

hardee · Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 12:52 am Post subject:

TyBoo · Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 1:13 am Post subject:

RichardAK · Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 1:39 am Post subject: Hull, Deck and Fittings

localboy · Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 8:55 am Post subject: