backing plates
backing plates
After my first splash headaches last Friday I am going to install the blocks to run the halyards to the cockpit before going out again. Are backing plates necessary seen as there is not much load on the blocks? If they are what did you use?
backing plates
I feel like backing plates are always required and my boat is a maze of backing plates in the cabin. mostly I use a nice thick pieces of aluminum but occasionally I use a thinner piece of stainless.
I have a backing plate problem.... the aft starboard cleat is loose and one side is pulling up.....
So how does one get up in there ( it is narrow ) to tighten and what would you use ( what would fit?) for a proper backing plate.. ( no need for glass repair) I really would rather not cut "inspection ports" in the rear of the cockpit just to do this one-time repair..
I am thinkning of putting in really long bolts and building some sort of bracing..backing plate lower down and more accessible... how did htey get those cleats in there and what where they thinking.. I am not even certain they are bolted.. .just screwed in...
So how does one get up in there ( it is narrow ) to tighten and what would you use ( what would fit?) for a proper backing plate.. ( no need for glass repair) I really would rather not cut "inspection ports" in the rear of the cockpit just to do this one-time repair..
I am thinkning of putting in really long bolts and building some sort of bracing..backing plate lower down and more accessible... how did htey get those cleats in there and what where they thinking.. I am not even certain they are bolted.. .just screwed in...
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First time out??
Not a complete list but a good start!![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
Make sure you can step your mast.
Never let go of your halyards.
Make sure your motor runs before arriving at the launch.
Remember the pointiest part of the sail is the head or top.
Put your fenders away after leaving the dock.
Never yell at the crew even if not in anger.
Look up before rolling with your mast up!
Remove the rear trailer straps before launching.
Don't unhook the bow strap until after backed down the launch.
HAVE FUN!!!
Scott
Not a complete list but a good start!
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
Make sure you can step your mast.
Never let go of your halyards.
Make sure your motor runs before arriving at the launch.
Remember the pointiest part of the sail is the head or top.
Put your fenders away after leaving the dock.
Never yell at the crew even if not in anger.
Look up before rolling with your mast up!
Remove the rear trailer straps before launching.
Don't unhook the bow strap until after backed down the launch.
HAVE FUN!!!
Scott
I know there is a story in there somewhere69Shark wrote:First time out??
Not a complete list but a good start!
Make sure you can step your mast.
Never let go of your halyards.
Make sure your motor runs before arriving at the launch.
Remember the pointiest part of the sail is the head or top.
Put your fenders away after leaving the dock.
Never yell at the crew even if not in anger.
Look up before rolling with your mast up!
Remove the rear trailer straps before launching.
Don't unhook the bow strap until after backed down the launch.
HAVE FUN!!!
Scott
![Smile :-)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)