Tufnol Cleats

[wrr]

Tufnol cleats have disappeared from even the classic-orientated chandlers and boat jumbles. I have posted on the Wanted forum in search of a small (c. 4 inch) cleat. I am short of one cleat for the burgee hoist. All the other mast cleats are tufnol on a varnished mast so I am reluctant to fit an odd one. Any suggestions?
Thanks.

 

[paulrossall]

Have you tried Classic Marine at Woodbridge? They have a web site and are very helpfull. If you ring them and they don't have any they might know where you can get them. Paul

 

[Peterduck]

I'd be surprised if you couldn't buy solid blocks of Tufnol from a plastics suppliers. You could then shape a cleat for yourself, using the existing ones as patterns. Alteratively, use a hardwood such as jarrah or mahogany and make one from that. T'would be a half-hour well spent.
Peter.

 

[ashanta]

I might have a spare on board. I'm on the boat this weekend. If I have one I'll let you know. All of my cleats, except those on my ali mast are tufnol.

Regards.

Peter.

 

[wrr]

Many thanks, before I attack a solid tufnol block, I will wait to see if you have one to spare!

 

[mainmarine]

Hi
I have a some Tufnol type material approx 12mm thick I could cut the horns and a base out of it and you could sandwich them together to make a cleat, you could then finish it off your self to match the others.
If this helps please contact me.
Malc@mainmarine.co.uk

 

[ashanta]

I come back to you Sunday or Monday.

regards.

peter.

 

[wrr]

Thanks Peter, much appreciated.

William.