Rear Cleat access

[DonV]

Originally Posted by Basketcase

Hello all. On my 77 Sceptre ( I think the SF is the same) the rear cleat does not seem to have access to the underside. I removed the vent, thinking it might be from there, but no dice. It allowed me access to the transom loop nuts, but not up to the cleat. Say you wanted to tighten or even replace these, how is it done?

Thanks!

Surprised the nuts were not accessible through the vents, however unless you have very skinny arms with about six different socket adapters it looks like you might be stuck as is. That being said getting the ones off you have is a piece of cake, 4 1/2" grinder with a cut off wheel and 10 minutes your done. Then there is patching the holes which is always fun. I'd then install pop up cleats between the rod holders as far aft as you can reach with a 3/8" pneumatic ratchet. Have fun!!

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