Adding center bow cleat.

[MRS]

Re: Adding center bow cleat.

Jim, thanks for the reply but if you look I cannot reach the bow eye safely when on the water so I really do need a center cleat. If you look at my boat it is like a big box in the wind and currents that is why I need the center cleat nothing is perfect on a boat but it can be better. Plus I have full access to the under side for a backing plate that I will do. Thanks for all the replys will post when mounted...

 

[MRS]

Re: Adding center bow cleat.

Look at the package, at the boat showing how lights should disperse, this is how you want the lights shining after they are installed.

fisherdan, I did a Man sin I read the instructions and you are right.
When I do get out your way will let you know and maybe you give me some tips on those stripers. I will be the one with new bow lights mounted on the side the right way.....

 

[fishrdan]

Re: Adding center bow cleat.

I did a Man sin I read the instructions and you are right.

Arrrgh! now we are gonna have to keel haul ya We don't need no stinking instructions,,,

No problem-o on the stripers! feel free to ask or give me a holler when out here.

I have side-lights too, mounted them on my consoles. My boat was rigged for a plug-in bow light, but I figured the kids would eventually drop it in the water (like the 2-3 fishing rods, jar of power bait, trolling motor lock bolt, etc, etc) so I added side lights. One less thing to worry about.

 

[Mike Robinson]

Re: Adding center bow cleat.

Those side lights need to be mounted vertically. It appears that the sides of your boat are sloped so you would have to mount the lights on some sort of block to make them vertical.

Have you looked into getting an bow anchor line roller like this instead of a chock?

http://www.iboats.com/Stainless-Ste...2514419--**********.516761822--view_id.239849