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Author: | Tom Kirkman [ Tue Jul 10, 2012 5:55 pm ] |
Post subject: | Cleat |
The cam-cleat for the main sheet on my AI works just fine. But I didn't like having to reach up so high to pop it loose and then hold it up there while trimming the sail. So I mounted a run-of-the mill old fashioned cleat to the starboard gunwale just forward of the seat. I run the sheet from the forward harken block under the Ama crossbar. No tangles and I can trim the sheet with my hand resting comfortably on the gunwale. I recognize that I can't just pop it loose in a sudden gust, but it's not a big deal if you stay on top of things. Subjective, of course, but I find it easier and more comfortable. ![]() |
Author: | tonystott [ Tue Jul 10, 2012 7:07 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Cleat |
I wonder why Hobie didn't think of that |
Author: | KayakingBob [ Tue Jul 10, 2012 10:20 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Cleat |
Slower on a quick release of the sheetline, but otherwise nice and simple. |
Author: | Tom Kirkman [ Wed Jul 11, 2012 4:41 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Cleat |
tonystott wrote: I wonder why Hobie didn't think of that I suspect they did. Most folks probably prefer the camcleat. In fact, if it would have fit in the same area, I would have just moved it. But the gunwale wasn't wide enough. Wasn't the camcleat I objected to, it was the angle of the line needed to keep it out of the camcleat that I didn't care for. |
Author: | Total Eclipse [ Wed Jul 11, 2012 5:04 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Cleat |
I agree with the poor sheeting angle. It makes it hard to play the sheet. |
Author: | KayakingBob [ Wed Jul 11, 2012 7:11 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Cleat |
You could try adding a wedge to the Harken Cleat like in this post to change it's angle: http://www.hobiecat.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=69&t=27537 |
Author: | Tom Kirkman [ Wed Jul 11, 2012 7:38 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Cleat |
Thanks for the information. For now I'm liking the standard cleat. My opinion may change after further use. I'll keep the suggestion in mind. Thanks again. |
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