Main Sheet Cam Cleat/ Base Repair

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jfhart123

Post subject: Main Sheet Cam Cleat/ Base Repair

Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:49 am

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Cam cleat and base were ripped from the boat as a result of a nasty jibe. Do I just need larger screws/ rivets?

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s30series

Post subject: Re: Main Sheet Cam Cleat/ Base Repair

Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:27 am

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Joined: Sat Aug 01, 2009 11:08 am
Posts: 143
Location: Marietta, Georgia

more information.......what ripped off??? the traveler cam?

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MBounds

Post subject: Re: Main Sheet Cam Cleat/ Base Repair

Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 1:24 pm

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Location: Detroit, MI

No - larger screws will interfere with the rotation of the traveller cleat.

You can offset the base slightly - about 1/2" and drill new holes for the rivet / screws. Be careful not to drill the screw holes too large. When you screw them in, turn them like a tap - 1/2 turn forward, 1/4 turn back, repeat. That'll help "cut" the threads into the aluminum extrusion.

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jfhart123

Post subject: Re: Main Sheet Cam Cleat/ Base Repair

Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 11:38 am

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Joined: Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:39 am
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Thanks, I really appreciate the quick response.

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