Large cleats - Where to find?

[CarinaPDX]

The old rule of thumb for cleat size is 2" for every 1/8" of rope diameter. So for 5/8" mooring lines the smallest cleat should be 10"; for 7/8" it should be 14".

Greg

[Nicholson58]

Originally Posted by silverp40

HI, Does anyone who builds quality stainless cleats in the 15"-18" range, preferably not Chinese?
Non Herreshoff style would also be preferrable

Thanks for any relevant info...
Ovi

By the time you are looking for large cleats (for a Pierson 40?) you might seriously consider aluminum bollards.

[David M]

I don't blame you for not wanting Chinese. Their metallurgy is always of question. A large cleat that is under load from a stretched out nylon line can be deadly shooting back at your face.

[rtbates]

Spartan has a 15". http://www.robinhoodmarinecenter.com...ats-stainless/