On my little San Juan 24 I intend to put a couple of cleats out near the toe rail where they are out of the way, and eliminate the need for chocks.

If I notch the toerail about 1" fore and aft of a 6" marelon cleat, one on each side, and place it between the mounting plates of the bow pulpit, they are convenient and out of the way.

I don't know the Express 27 well, but since it weighs a bit less, I would think the same idea should work.

:: As the proud new owner of #92 I'm trying to figure out
:: the best way to attach mooring lines to the bow. Wind
:: Wizard will be moored in an exposed anchorage and the
:: existing cleats are way too wimpy.
::
:: I'd rather not install big cleats on deck that'll foul
:: lines and sails. A bow eye was considered but it seems
:: that the coring extends all the way to the stem and I
:: don't know the thickness of the outer skin at the stem.
:: The forestay fitting on the deck is a strong point but
:: isn't set up for attaching lines with heavy forward
:: loads.
::
:: Does anyone have a good solution or bright idea for
:: attaching two 1/2" mooring lines off the bow? Thanks.