Offset Cleat

Beautiful mirror polished stainless steel offset cleat made of mirror polished AISI 316 stainless steel. This offset cleat is also sometimes known as an asymmetric cleat due to its non-symmetrical profile.

The sleek, curved asymmetrical shape is designed to provide more space for securing lines around the cleat. To install this cleat on your deck there are 2 discrete mounting studs on the underside, so there are no visible fasteners.

What size cleat do I need?

The size of cleat you should use depends on the size of line you use; and in turn the size of line you use depends on the size of your boat. As a general guide you can use the following equation to calculate the approximate size of cleat that you should be using:

Cleat length from end to end should be 1″ for every 1/16″ of line diameter; and dock lines should be 1/8″ of diameter for every 9 feet of boat length.

This will give you a good idea of what size cleat to use as a minimum; but remember bigger is often better and you may want to use the same cleat for more than one line at certain times, so be sure to give yourself enough capacity to be flexible. This model is available in two sizes: 150mm (6″) and 205mm (8″).

Cleats should be positioned at regular intervals along the port and starboard sides of your boat. As a basic guide you should have at least a minimum of three on each side (at the stern, bow and amidships), and again the more you can reasonably accommodate the easier you will make your sailing experience.