316 Stainless Steel Low Profile Boat Cleat - Mirror Polished (4-10 Inch)
Deck Mooring Hardware • Top Pick
Check PriceStubbed toes. Frayed lines. Rust bleeding into your gelcoat. That’s the price of cheap deck hardware. You bought a boat, not a toy. Most cleats are toe-trippers that snag every dock line in a three-knot breeze.
Generic nylon cleats rot in the sun. Cheap 304 steel pits the moment it smells salt. You’re trusting your hull to garbage. One heavy surge and that pot-metal cleat snaps. Now your boat’s adrift. It’s a safety hazard, plain and simple. Scupper that junk before it costs you a haul-out.
Upgrade to the 316 Stainless Steel Low Profile Boat Cleat - Mirror Polished (4-10 Inch). This is marine engineering, not a hardware store afterthought. Forged from AISI 316, it handles the brine without blinking. The low profile keeps the deck clean. No more tripped guests. No more snagged casting lines.
The Specs vs. The Scraps
| Feature | 316 Stainless Low Profile Cleat | Generic Alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Material | AISI 316 Marine Grade | Nylon or 304 Steel |
| UV Resistance | Immune | Degrades/Cracks |
| Price | Investment Quality | Cheap Replacement Cycle |
Don't stop at the cleats. If your ground tackle is rusting, you're asking for trouble. Pair these cleats with a proper AirowMarine 316 Stainless Steel Plow Anchor. For the smaller rigs or tenders, stow a Folding Grapnel Anchor. Even your secondary set-up deserves a Rainbow Boat Anchor. Check out Bass Boat Central; those boys know that plastic belongs in coolers, not on gunwales.
Technical Glossary
- Molybdenum
- The chemical element in 316 steel that prevents chloride pitting. Essential for saltwater.
- Low Profile
- A design intended to minimize vertical height, reducing trip hazards and line snags.
FAQ
- Will these cleats rust in high-salinity saltwater environments?
- No. These cleats are forged from AISI 316 stainless steel, which contains molybdenum. This specific alloy is designed to resist chloride-induced pitting, making it far superior to 304 stainless for ocean use.
- Does the low-profile design make it harder to tie off heavy dock lines?
- Not at all. The low-profile design provides ample clearance for standard nylon or polyester dock lines while maintaining a streamlined shape that prevents lines from snagging or chafing on sharp edges during movement.
- Is the mounting hardware included, and what is the bolt pattern?
- These cleats feature a standard 2-hole integrated bolt pattern (Dimensions B and F in our spec sheet). While bolts are typically sold separately to match your specific hull thickness, the precision-drilled holes accept standard marine-grade machine screws for a flush, secure fit.
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