plainsman5 Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 I have a 2004 2200v and starboard and port cleats near the transom are very loose. Is there a way to cut a hole from the inside of the back hatches to reach these cleats and tighten them? I assume there's a little bit of space there? thanks jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 Is there a vertical rod holder somewhere in the same area? If so, might be able to remove the rod holder and have limited access to the bolts on the bottom of the cleat. Or you can rent or borrow a bore scope and have a look to see what access you have. Bore scopes are really affordable now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plainsman5 Posted July 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 10-4. Thanks SCFD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 If you want to get to the underside you will likely have to cut the hole you mentioned. once you cut access in the box you should be able to get to the bottom side of the cleat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-linesider Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 Is it lose enough to get a bead of 5200 under it? I personally would do anything and everything possible to avoid cutting more holes in the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plainsman5 Posted July 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 Guys, thank you all for your help. HoneyB, you are correct. I ended up using a 4" hole saw that gave me enough room to get a 1-1/4 inch deep well socket over the nut and back them off. I took them off, cleaned with the wire wheel and now they look almost brand new. I'm fairly certain they make a 4" pie hole cover I can put over my new holes. I tried to go back as far as possible in both hatches before I commenced to sawing! By the way, I have no idea which company made those cleats...no markings anywhere. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 Gemlux makes them now .. there is a guy on here who has two new ones for sale that you could get for a nice price if you decide you need to replace them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 I believe Pathfinder mainly uses Gemlux, over the years, they have used a bunch of different cleat styles and manufactures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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