Pop up cleats

[daved]

Can anyone give the best option for installing cleats? It looks fairly easy but what should I use under the deck for support?
Thanks,
Dave

[CHACHI]

3/16 aluminum plate will work.

Ken

[gcarter]

Actually, they come w/a backing plate that can be used as a templat to cut the hole.

[daved]

Thanks guys.. Now I have something to do this weekend.
Dave

[Bobby D]

This is what they will look like when installed.

[mike o]

This will show ya.:kingme:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zn_cio7NRU

[RedDog]

Here is my "how to" with pictures - http://www.donzi.net/forums/showthread.php?t=47737

[mike o]

Here is my "how to" with pictures - http://www.donzi.net/forums/showthread.php?t=47737 That aint me...... I would have sealed it before install......:kingme: like you.:yes:

[justleft]

Be careful some of the cheaper ones have spring steel springs.

Then after a couple of yrs the springs are rusted away.

[MOP]

I have two tips you may want look into, put the front ones arms length ahead of the windshield, makes it easy to handle lines from the helm or mate. Put the stern cleats forward just enough so bumpers/fenders do not slip around and leave the stern unprotected.