Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Montauk Cooler Cleats
Posted by danedg on 05/08/08 - 8:34 AM
#1
How do the 86Qt, Montauk cooler cleats, attach to the boat? And the cooler for that matter/
Posted by Tom W Clark on 05/08/08 - 8:37 AM
#2
The cooler cleats are screwed to the deck, three screws per cleat.
The cooler sits on top of the cleats and is held down with bungee cord loops built into the cleats.
Posted by danedg on 05/08/08 - 8:43 AM
#3
So they lay on their "sides", so to speak...and the bungees are semi permanently "captured" in the (2) 1" "holes" ?
Posted by Tom R on 05/21/08 - 8:39 AM
#4
I have a 1989 Outrage. Do they make cooler Cleats for my boat? Ar they available?
Thanks, Tom R
Edited by Tom W Clark on 05/21/08 - 8:40 AM
Posted by Tom W Clark on 05/21/08 - 8:44 AM
#5
Tom,
There are cooler cleats for the Outrage which are different than the cooler cleats for the Montauks. However, you can use Montauk cooler cleats in an Outrage with no trouble and you will have the added benefit of raising your cooler a bit and allowing water to drain freely underneath the cooler.
You will also be less likely to stub your toes on the cleats.
Not sure if Whaler still offers either sets of cooler cleats though there are guys who can make them for you. It is a simple project.
Posted by NYCJ on 07/10/08 - 9:51 AM
#6
Please- name and/or number of someone making these cleats? -Paul
Posted by Grady95 on 07/10/08 - 10:14 AM
#7
There are a bunch of us that have made these things with no more than a Skil saw and a drill. If you want, there are even drawings of the cleats in the Downloads section here. If you're handy, you could give it a try.
If not, I'm sure someone would probably make them for you.
Good Luck,
Grady
Posted by NYCJ on 07/11/08 - 10:17 AM
#9
Thanks, but I just don't have the time/patience/experience/skill to accurately reproduce these. Anyone interested, I'd like to commission a set. -Paul.
Posted by Phil T on 07/11/08 - 10:29 AM
#10
Ask Mike at
www.nauticallumber to make a set for you.
Posted by Jeff on 07/11/08 - 5:28 PM
#11
Mike already has sets made and ready to ship. I doubt you will get him today though, it is his birthday and he is getting a 13 whaler as a gift. His first whaler.
Posted by NYCJ on 07/17/08 - 9:18 AM
#12
Mike, I am still waiting for a reply re: the cooler cleats for an 86 qt cooler. -Paul
Posted by Blue_Northern on 07/17/08 - 10:52 AM
#13
FYI - Mine are made of white starboard material and will last a long time with no oiling, sanding or wear like teak or mahogany requires.