Pull out Cleats

I did notice on Nautiqueparts.com, that there a few different designs. They definitely look like they'd have different cutout profiles.

HatterBee wrote: ...You also want to make sure you have the depth for the recess...

I'm wondering if some designs don't require a recess? This design looks like it might not. Drilling holes is one thing, cutting out a foot print for a recess seems like another level of work. I'd be curios to know the answer on that.

Do it yourself, it isn't that hard. Just remember 2 important, key steps! 1.) Measure twice, cut once. 2.) put some masking tape down and drill through it, never put your drill bit directly on the gelcoat and start drilling, this is how spider cracks will form. Also, helps to be using a new, sharp drill bit.

Thanks Allen. I understand what you mean now.

Your close to Race City Marine in Mooresville. Give them a call, they will help.

I put some on that don't leak or require a recess. Spring loaded button activated.

gun-driver - Did you use a gasket or other type of sealer. The cleats I bought did not come with a gasket.

Mine didn't come with gaskets either. I thought about using some type of sealant but bought thick gasket paper from an auto parts store instead and made my own. I think the gasket paper worked better than a sealant.

The same pull out cleats came from the factory on the 206, they are mounted horizontally on the gunwales, or side of the deck. They have been a bit problematic in that they tend to retract while under power. Replaced a couple times under warranty but it never fixes the problem. Ironically the fronts do not do it (maybe they are angled up slightly?), just the stern cleats where it's more of a problem and will catch your ski line.

Seeker, gel is bright and clean however that is a lot of orange peel, are all Sangers like that??

Lost some sleep last night worrying about this, but pretty easy to do. I went the with paper gasket between the cleat and fiberglass....A good call. Also used 1/2 inch pressure treated as a back plate Thanks for all the good input - it saved me $200!