Changes In Latitudes 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2008 The forward cleat on my 180FS pulls completely out of the socket. Apparently the screws that mated from the underside somehow unscrewed themselves. I really need to fix the cleat before someone tries to use it one of these days and I lose it in the drink (my wife forgot the other day and almost did lose it). How do I access the underside of the cleat? Do I need to remove the bow backrest, and if so, how? Thanks in advance! Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The MOST 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2008 Hello Matt, The bottom of the bow backrest has two tabs that unscrew. Unscrew them....the next step is the backrest is held on by upholstery clips and you will need to pull up on it to slide it out of the clips. That will enable you to reach the cleat. Gem Products will send you a new replacemnt cleat at no charge as they do have a limited lifetime warranty. Contact info: www.gemlux.com (go to the warranty section) or you can all 800-874-4506 and ask for warranty. Be certain to check and see if you need to send the old one to them. I hope this helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Changes In Latitudes 0 Report post Posted June 27, 2008 Hello Matt, The bottom of the bow backrest has two tabs that unscrew. Unscrew them....the next step is the backrest is held on by upholstery clips and you will need to pull up on it to slide it out of the clips. That will enable you to reach the cleat. Gem Products will send you a new replacemnt cleat at no charge as they do have a limited lifetime warranty. Contact info: www.gemlux.com (go to the warranty section) or you can all 800-874-4506 and ask for warranty. Be certain to check and see if you need to send the old one to them. I hope this helps. Thanks MOST! Gemlux overnighted the parts w/no questions asked. Excellent service! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Changes In Latitudes 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 I tried reaching the tabs that unscrew - but was unsuccessful so far. You need 2-foot long rubber arms to reach it? Is there a trick I'm missing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites