John,
I have a cam cleat mounted on the vertical portion of the cockpit lip where
the old hook once was. I use it on calm days or when I'm daring. It requires
leaning inboard which is a deterrent to using it on windy days when I
shouldn't.
The most common cleat system I've seen is "V" cleats mounted port and
starboard as far out as the cockpit runs under the deck. Personally, I just
use the ratchet friction which works well for me.
H18 eh? You on thebeachcat group?
Wayne
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
-----Original Message-----
From: John Campbell [mailto:jkcjohn@...]
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2003 11:08 PM
To: sunfish_sailor@...
Subject: RE: [sunfish_sailor] Sunfish upgrades...
Yes, but after further consideration the hexaratchet is probably
the way to
go.
I'm used to larger boats where no cleat would wear you out after a little
while. When it's howlin', I keep my Hobie 18 main sheet loose
and in hand,
but on a forgiving day I run with it cleated most of the time.
John C
