We've been using soft shackles on the toe rail for fenders and a mid-ship cleat for about three years now. I was curious how they would wear, and have kept a close eye on them. There has been very minor fraying over time, even with no chafe protection. They have faded a bit, but otherwise they are doing well. Of course, this is a 25, so loads are probably pretty small, but the same toe rail as many of the larger C&Cs.
Best, Stephen C&C 25 mkII Washington, DC On Wed, Mar 10, 2021, 8:06 AM Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I always thing the holes in the toe rail are sharp enough to saw through a > line eventually. I would run my finger around the edges before using a soft > shackle. > > Joe > > Coquina > > > > *From:* Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Sent:* Wednesday, March 10, 2021 7:54 AM > *To:* Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Cc:* Bruce Whitmore <bruce.whitmo...@gmail.com> > *Subject:* [EXTERNAL] Stus-List Re: midship cleats on aluminum rail? > > > > I really like the idea of a soft shackle. Easy and cheap to install, and > if you still really want something more permanent, you can always add it. > > Bruce Whitmore > 1994 C&C 37/40+ > "Astralis" > Madeira Beach, FL > (847) 404-5092 > > >
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