Peeler cleats

Has anyone put cleats on their Peeler?  If so, best spot to install?  Or are the U Bolts in the transom and bow the way to go?


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RE: Peeler cleats

   I put the U Bolts in the transom and bow and was going to put a cleat on the top of the breasthook.  But if you install a cleat, you may also want to put on rope guides.  After using my a few times, I have decided to leave the cleat, etc. off for now.  I hated to distract from the nicely varnished breasthook and also don't know if the cleat will cause wear points in the cover. The U Bolts seem sufficient for tying up to a dock and anything else I might want to do.  The U Bolts are almost essential for trailering.

Jack

RE: Peeler cleats

   I put all three U Bolts in.  I would hate to put a cleat on the breast hook.  I was thinking maybe modify the inwale a little bit and install two sets of small Pop up cleats fore and aft.  Like maybe fill in the spacers with the same wood material and maybe build it out a bit as well.   But, I think you are right and the U Bolts should suffice for tying up to the dock or anchoring.  Less hardware the better!

RE: Peeler cleats

The included photo show the hardware installed on the breasthook of my Peeler (prior to adding a u-bolt to the stem for hauling onto the trailer).

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