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    Tieing off Old Ranger

    Odd question I know, but how does everyone tie off their rig to the dock when you do on an older boat like my 1989 374V?

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    I use my Anchor Rein rope - drop a loop over a post or dock cleat and then zigzag on a boat cleat. Repeat as necessary. Not many docks at ramps here, usually end up beaching it.

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    For a quick tie-off in protected waters I always tied thru the starboard handrail to the dock cleat. on my 361-V. I did the same when locking thru on the river.
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    Thanks. Seems sorta like the only good option due to these not having any cleats on the boat itself.

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    I have an 08 z21 and added a cleat next to the driver seat

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    #6
    Quote Originally Posted by Esnow76 View Post
    I have an 08 z21 and added a cleat next to the driver seat
    Same here on my R83 but I used a folding cleat.

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    On my 89, I added a cleat on both sides to put an extra bumper for docks (just figured out where I might hit the dock and added it in that location) and used the seat posts (front and back) - tie dock line around them and tie off to the dock.
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    I added a center fold down cleat to each side. I mostly use the rear and center cleats when tying to a dock and hand a bumper from the center cleat also.
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    #9
    my 1987 374V has cleats….if calm water I just tie to rail by drivers seat though
    I installed twin power poles so now I just use them if shallow enough

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    my 90 374V has anchor reins on the front and both sides on the back I use those if need to tie off.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wmitch2 View Post
    I added a center fold down cleat to each side. I mostly use the rear and center cleats when tying to a dock and hand a bumper from the center cleat also.

    did you just screw to the cap or were you able to through bolt? For the life of me I can’t get my hand up there to bolt it…..not sure if just screws are strong enough?
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    Quote Originally Posted by rfdong View Post
    did you just screw to the cap or were you able to through bolt? For the life of me I can’t get my hand up there to bolt it…..not sure if just screws are strong enough?
    No, I just screwed it on with as large a screw as would go thru the hole in the mount.
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    Rubber Bungee cord with S hooks from rear rail, around wood post, back to rail.