MFG 19 dock cleats

I plan to launch my MFG 19 on Monday. I know this boat must have been in the water at some point (certainly not in the past 8-10 years or so), but there are no cleats! I guess it was never docked, although I cannot imagine that someone day sailed it.

So.... how are your cleats arranged? I was thinking two in the rear (one on each side). But for the front ---- one in the center or two, arranged on each side? The nice thing about the sides is that I can drill easily through the overhanging lip. If I go in the center, then that means holes in the cabin.

Paul

Paul
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Paul:
It's about time!!!!! Glad to hear you'll finally have the thrill of sailing your 19. I would recommend you put your cleats on the side where you can go through the overhang. I have side cleats and a humongous eye cleat on the deck just before the hatch that the previous owner had installed. I prefer the side cleats. I've finally got my hull double waxed, bottom coat on, and trim painted. The standing rigging is on the mast just waiting to be stepped. I'm aiming for next week. Post your experience after your first sail.

Good sailing!

Dick

No dock cleats at all... I put two on the inside of the cockpit. In the front I use the bow rail.