Cleats in 20' SeaCraft

[classictwenty]

The stern cleats are loose and there is no way to access them underneath that I can see. They are located above the vents! Do they have nuts or are they simply lag bolts and don't need accessing underneath?

[Gurnet76]

Not sure which year/model 20' you have but I am guessing its an SF? If it hasn't been modified then the cleats are probably backed with a block that has been glassed over then bolted through with a nut and washer. I would imagine that if there is no other logical way to access the hardware under the cap that you could remove the vent and get access there? I am newer SeaCraft owner with a hawse pipe setup so my access to the stern cleat is different.
If you can, post a picture or two.

[classictwenty]

I should have given more information! Sorry! It is a 1974 20' SF! I have the vents currently out because I just had the hull painted and the bottom of the cleats definitely cannot be accessed from there! Any help would be appreciated!

[caper]

You should be able to reach them from the stern compartments - raise the lid and reach up from there. Tough but doable.

[classictwenty]

I tried to access the bottom of the cleats through the rear hatch and no luck! The cleats are sealed! When I tried to tighten the screws on the cleats, they just continue to turn with no resistence! I wish I knew what was on the other end of that lag or bolt or knew how to replace them?