NC 695 midship cleat

[andro]

Did anybody install a midship cleat on NC695?
I think it will help a lot when you are docking olone!

[Capt’n Ron]

Hi Andro, I don’t know of anyone who has added a midship cleat to their 695, but I added one to my 795 and it is one of the best additions to date.  Makes docking much easier as I use the midship cleat 100% of the time. I’ll still use a spring line to the bow for longer term mooring or in rough weather, but for the most part I use the stern and midship cleats.  I installed a pop-out cleat so to keep the walkway clear just outside the sliding windows so it’s also easy to add your line without having to leaving the cockpit.

Cheers, 
Ron

[andro]

Thank you Capt'n Ron!
As far as I know, 795 body structure is very similar to 695.
Would you post some pictures of the cleat and the area where it is mounted?
I think, what the most important thing is what is under the gunnel surface, is it strong enough to support a cleat?
Can you reach the cleat from the helm window, or you reach it when you stay on cockpit?
Some pictures will help me a lot!!!
Thank you very much!