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It strikes me that with this type of cleat which way round to fit it is dependent on the job you're using it for. If it's from a winch...

I'm sure you're correct - that's how the cleats were fitted when I bought the boat. As a single hander, though, I found the added grip...

I have mine mounted the same way as the OP - but I only pass the sheet under the long horn.

I think your plan of a good clean-up is the best - it will look so much better - you might even go for a sail!

You'll have a lot of fun with that boat!

That's desperately poor galvanising if it's only 10-15 years old. My CQR gets painted, though - white to match the boat. Will try...

My Seal 28 has a vertically lifting drop keel. I have a drying mud and shingle mooring. I used to have trouble with the keel sticking in...