track cleats....?

nicholas829 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-04-2008

i would like to find

a couple of mid ship cleats to fit on my p/s 1-1/4"jibtracks......any ideas....?

drynoc · #2 (**permalink**) 12-04-2008

You can get sliding track cleats at any number of places. I bought two stainless steel ones (I can't remember from whom) and they work great. Excellent investment in flexibility. Check West Marine and Defender.

sailingdog · #3 (**permalink**) 12-04-2008

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Originally Posted by nicholas829

i would like to find

a couple of mid ship cleats to fit on my p/s 1-1/4"jibtracks......any ideas....?

Nick-

I have a pair of Schaefer genoa track mount cleats I'd be willing to sell you. PM me if you're interested. You'll need 10 posts to PM me.

TxLnghrn · #4 (**permalink**) 12-04-2008

Not to cost the Dawg a sale, but here is another option if it doesn't work out:
SailCare

Welcome to Sailnet,
Michael

nicholas829 · #5 (**permalink**) 12-04-2008

Txlghrn:...thanks For Lead...excellent Site....

I'll Wait To See What Saildog Got To Offer Befor

I Make A Decision.....nich.

sailingdog · #6 (**permalink**) 12-04-2008

BTW, the cleats over at sailcare aren't going to be as good or as durable as the Schaefer cleats, since they're a mix of aluminum and stainless steel, where the Schaefers are all stainless steel. The Schaefers are also designed to work as chocks, which you can't do with the sailcare rail cleats.

TxLnghrn · #7 (**permalink**) 12-04-2008

Thnx for the info Dawg, I haven't bought any but I have been looking at them. May have to change my Christmas wish list.

sailingdog · #8 (**permalink**) 12-04-2008

Schaefer Cleats:

Sailcare Cleat:

The Schaefer cleat allows you to use the cleat as a chock or run the eye of a dock line through it and over the cleat. It is also easier to adjust, using a spring loaded pin, rather than a thumbwheel. Finally, it is a single piece of investment cast stainless, not assembled from an aluminum cleat and stainless base.

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Originally Posted by TxLnghrn

Thnx for the info Dawg, I haven't bought any but I have been looking at them. May have to change my Christmas wish list.

WouldaShoulda · #9 (**permalink**) 12-04-2008

I should look into those.

One can always use a few extra tie-downs.

zz4gta · #10 (**permalink**) 12-04-2008

I'd stay away from the sailrite ones. Thumb wheel? No thanks. Dissimilar metals? Pass again.