Mooring a 1985 MONTAUK 17
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2022 2:10 pm
How can a 1985 MONTAUK 17 without any cleats be moored to a dock from both stern quarters?
As a relative newcomer to Boston Whalers, I was surprised to learn that cleats were frowned upon by the boat's designer. My 1985 Montauk 17 has stern cleats on each corner, which I confess are very useful. They do seem to be letting in water as evidenced by slight dark stains coming out under the mounting points. I could remove and reinstall with better bedding compound, but I was wondering about going back to the original no-cleat spirit of the boat. I need to tie up both corners at the dock due to my docking arrangement. Using the eyes on the transom seems awkward.
As a relative newcomer to Boston Whalers, I was surprised to learn that cleats were frowned upon by the boat's designer. My 1985 Montauk 17 has stern cleats on each corner, which I confess are very useful. They do seem to be letting in water as evidenced by slight dark stains coming out under the mounting points. I could remove and reinstall with better bedding compound, but I was wondering about going back to the original no-cleat spirit of the boat. I need to tie up both corners at the dock due to my docking arrangement. Using the eyes on the transom seems awkward.