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Old 08-07-2021, 09:09 AM   #9
JFisher
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City: Grand Island, New York
Vessel Name: Freedom
Vessel Model: 2001 Mainship Pilot 34
Join Date: Dec 2019
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Was able to remove the old chain guard starboard plate. Had to cut around the aft most through bolts with a chisel to be able to get a hacksaw under them to cut off the heads. Unfortunately, there was so little room beneath the remaining portion of the bolts and nuts they were unable to be pushed down into the void allowing for reuse of the existing holes. Had to relocate the cleat to the opposite site and drill new holes to attach the cleat. With no space in the void to accommodate toggle bolts, the aft two holes of the cleat had to be attached with screws leaving only the forward part of the cleat through bolted to the pulpit. In my research I did learn that this was a factory installation. I have seen other pilots made in the early 2000’s with the exact same feature. This cleat will only be used for fair weather day anchoring now.
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