The track was intended to be loaded at nearly 90 degrees. They work fine that way. That added cleat, especially at the end of
track, yanked those screws right out.

Sam Moore ’77 Rhodes Continental

> On Jul 25, 2021, at 12:01 PM, THOMAS POLISE via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> I guess I assumed incorrectly that there would be a backing plate under the track. 
> 
>> On Jul 25, 2021, at 11:10 AM, Rick Lange <sloopblueheron at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Hi Thomas,
>> 
>> Would you prefer gelcoat damage?
>> 
>> Never mount a dockline holding cleat without a backing plate.
>> 
>> Regards,
>> 
>> Rick Lange
>> 
>> 
>>> On Sun, Jul 25, 2021 at 11:02 AM THOMAS POLISE via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>> Anyone else notice that the jib track is just put in without bolts.  I added cleat to track which was yanked out in high winds.  
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