Boat cleats are an integral part of docking and tying up your boat. They are used to tie ropes through during the docking process to secure your vessel to the dock. These cleats or rope cleats take on a large amount of stress and may need to be upgraded or replaced. This inexpensive boat part is easy to replace and can provide peace of mind that your boat is going to remain securely attached to the dock. Perfect for home decoration and outdoor application such as beach, garden, pool, and coastal decorations; or use the cleat hook as cabinet pulls or towel hooks; or on tarps, campers, trailers, or any other general purpose rope tie down applications.