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Cleat replacement

Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2020 10:10 pm
by Dougiestyle
I stepped on 1 of my cleats this past summer and it snapped :( so I have replaced it. Here are some photos showing the repair.

A 4" hole saw worked well.

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2 large washers for backing. I used 4200 to bed the cleat and some on the washers.

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I finished up by glassing the removed 4" hole back in place. No leaks. last long long time.

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Not the best color match :| BeOK

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Re: Cleat replacement

Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2020 4:30 am
by Jimmyt
Nice job!

Re: Cleat replacement

Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2020 5:04 am
by Tomfoolery
It's a bit disconcerting that you can break a cleat by stepping on it. What year is your :macx: ? Mine came with stainless deck cleats all around. Adequate, but I wish they were one size larger.

Re: Cleat replacement

Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2020 4:57 pm
by Dougiestyle
The cleat was original, 22 years old and I guess stepped onthe pointed end. Probably some brittleness. Looks like it broke from the bolt hole.
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Re: Cleat replacement

Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2020 10:11 pm
by kurz
Dougiestyle wrote: Wed Jul 08, 2020 4:57 pm The cleat was original, 22 years old and I guess stepped onthe pointed end.

ok, next questen... What is your weight??? :D :evil: