Hi Rene,
I must admit I have always thought that the Moore's arrangement of winch and "in-line" cleat was unsatisfactory and, from the number of non-standard adaptations you see on Moore's boats, most owners feel that way, so you are not alone. Your new version looks much better.
Mind you, the photo of the original on your boat seems to shows the cleat the wrong way round. It certainly would be unusable, not just awkward, facing that way!