Michiman
Well-Known Member
Our 25774 GCW off the dealer lot has standard cleats which I'd like to swap out for the pull-up style. While I'm not exactly sure of the location of each, they would seem to be a tripping hazard. Plus, that is what I had on my bowrider and really like them. The dealer didn't know if it would be possible to replace them and said they would check with the factory. Well, that was several weeks ago and I haven't heard back. So my first question for those of you with similar models is whether the wave shield will get in the way.
I also saw a "Boat Test" review of a Bennington where the test captain stated that if he were buying one, he would have a pull-up cleat installed in the middle of the bow for anchoring purposes. Has anyone of you done something like that? Do you think there would be any advantage to doing that? I thought it was an odd observation but I did use the bow eye to anchor on my bowrider.
I also saw a "Boat Test" review of a Bennington where the test captain stated that if he were buying one, he would have a pull-up cleat installed in the middle of the bow for anchoring purposes. Has anyone of you done something like that? Do you think there would be any advantage to doing that? I thought it was an odd observation but I did use the bow eye to anchor on my bowrider.