{"product_id":"qbp279553","title":"Attwood Marine Neat Cleat Retractable Cleat, 6 in, 316 Stainless Steel","description":"\u003ch6\u003eOverview\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Attwood Marine 66517-1 is a 6 inch retractable Neat Cleat in stainless steel for boats that need a low-profile tie-off point without leaving a fixed cleat in the way. It sits down to about 1-5\/8 inch high when lowered, measures 6 inch long by 1-1\/2 inch wide, and needs about 3-1\/8 inch of depth below the mounting surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis style works well where side decks, cockpit corners, and narrow gunwales do not have much room for a conventional cleat. When the cleat is pulled up, the spring-loaded mechanism holds it in position for docking or mooring lines, then drops back down to leave a smoother deck surface with less chance of snagging lines, feet, or gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mounting setup also accounts for water management below deck. Drainage receptacles are included and fit onto the threaded studs to route moisture away, using standard 1\/4 inch pilot tubing that is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eKey features\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetractable 6 inch cleat with a thin profile that fits narrow gunwales and leaves less hardware exposed when stowed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring-loaded hold-up action keeps the cleat up during line handling, then lets it sit low when not in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 7\/8 inch stainless steel stanchions give the cleat its working structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalled size is about 6 inch long by 1-1\/2 inch wide, 1-5\/8 inch high when lowered, with 3-1\/8 inch of below-deck depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrainage receptacles are included and sized to work with standard 1\/4 inch pilot tubing for routing moisture to the bilge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple two-hole installation suits decks and gunwales where a broader cleat base would be harder to fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch6\u003eInstallation and fit\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cleat installs by drilling two holes with the appropriate hole saw, so it is a practical option for refits as well as new builds. Before ordering, it is worth checking both the top-side footprint and the 3-1\/8 inch clearance below the mounting surface, especially in areas with liners, backing structure, or limited access.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the drainage receptacles attach below deck, this setup makes the most sense where moisture can be routed cleanly away from the mounting point. The outlet size matches standard 1\/4 inch pilot tubing, which is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eUse on board\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cleat is a good match for boat owners who want a tie-off point that stays out of the way between uses. It fits particularly well on boats with walk-through deck areas, fishing spaces, or narrow side decks where a fixed cleat can catch dock lines, shoes, or gear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Attwood Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52581867552949,"sku":"QBP279553","price":77.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/8171\/1029\/files\/1329195_qbp279553.webp?v=1780200927","url":"https:\/\/www.qualityboatparts.com\/products\/qbp279553","provider":"Quality Boat Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}