Clam Cleat for Outhaul, Reef

This special Clam Cleat is a direct replacement for the plastic Clam Cleat used on the underside the boom of the Capri 22, Capri 25, Catalina 250, and late model Catalina 27. The aluminum cleat shown at the left above fits the same hole pattern as the black plastic cleat shown at the right above for reference.

The cleats are used for the outhaul, flattening reef and deep reef. All three lines are lead internal, inside the boom.

The early Catalina 30 also used a clam cleat for their outhaul. It was located near the gooseneck on the underside of the boom. We are not certain (although it is likely) that the hole spacing on this new cleat is the same on all of the old cleats. You might have to drill one new hole.

The original plastic cleats tend to flex under load and release the line. The plastic also wears rapidly and soon wont hold at all. Aluminum is much stronger and won't flex under load. It also includes a roller to reduce friction when you haul on the line at less then a perfect angle.

Overall dimensions:

Length: 3-1/4"

Width: 3/4"

Fastener holes:

Size: 3/16" or #10

Center to center: 2-5/8"

Fits line size:

1/8" to 1/4" diameter