{"product_id":"attwood-66398-3-5-inch-stainless-herreshoff-cleat","title":"Attwood 66398-3 5-Inch Stainless Herreshoff Cleat","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Attwood 66398-3 is a 5-inch Herreshoff cleat cast from 316 stainless steel, built for small boats and docks. The hollow base keeps it light and clean-looking, while four pre-drilled holes make mounting straightforward. Bright, corrosion-resistant, and traditional in shape, it's an easy way to add a solid tie-off point right where you need one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cleat is one of those parts you don't think about until you need one, and then it's the most important piece of hardware on the boat. The Attwood 66398-3 is a classic Herreshoff-style cleat, 5 inches long, cast from 316 stainless steel. It's the shape you've seen on decks and docks for generations, the open-horn design that lets you throw a couple of quick figure-eights around it and walk away knowing the line will hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one uses a hollow base. That means the underside is open rather than filled, so the cleat sits a touch lighter and gives you a clean look once it's bolted down. The bright, polished finish stays looking sharp season after season, and because it's 316 stainless, it shrugs off salt spray, rain, and the general abuse that dock hardware takes. Corrosion resistance isn't a nice-to-have out on the water. It's the difference between a cleat you replace every few years and one that outlasts the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 5 inches, this is a small-to-mid cleat. Think dinghies, jon boats, small runabouts, pontoon corners, and dock edges where you're securing fender lines, spring lines, or a light painter. A good rule of thumb is roughly one inch of cleat for every 1\/16 inch of line diameter, so a 5-inch cleat pairs naturally with line up to about 5\/16 inch. If you're tying up a heavier boat or want a primary bow or stern cleat on something bigger, step up to a longer size in the same family. For most small craft and floating docks, though, 5 inches is the sweet spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting is straightforward. The cleat has four pre-drilled holes and bolts down with four #10 fasteners, which aren't included, so grab stainless machine screws or lag bolts to match your deck or dock. On a boat deck we always recommend backing the cleat with a plate or large fender washers underneath. A cleat is a load point, and the last thing you want is the mounting pulling through a cored deck under a hard yank. On a wood dock, lag bolts into solid framing do the job. Snug it down, and you've got a tie-off you can lean on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere does it earn its keep? Bolt a pair to a floating dock so you always have somewhere to cleat off the dinghy. Add one to the bow of a small skiff for an anchor line or a tow. Mount a couple along a pontoon to hold fenders in place. It's equally at home as a spare or a replacement for a tired cleat that's gone chalky and pitted. Because the Herreshoff shape is so common, it drops right into the same role a worn-out cleat was doing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a reason this design has stuck around. The open horns are easy to reach, easy to wrap, and easy to clear in a hurry when you're casting off single-handed. The rounded profile is friendly to lines and to bare feet, which matters more than you'd think on a small boat where everyone's stepping over the hardware. Attwood has been building marine gear for over a hundred years, and a simple stainless cleat like this is exactly the kind of no-drama part they do well. Buy it, bolt it, forget about it. That's the whole point of good hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping it looking new is easy. A rinse with fresh water after a salty day and an occasional wipe with a stainless polish is all it asks. No moving parts, nothing to lubricate, nothing to adjust. That's the beauty of a solid cast cleat. It just sits there and does its job, year after year, in weather that eats cheaper hardware alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e316 stainless steel construction resists salt, spray, and rust for years of dock and deck service\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5-inch Herreshoff style with open horns for fast, secure figure-eight tie-offs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHollow base keeps the cleat light and gives a clean, finished look once mounted\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFour pre-drilled mounting holes accept #10 fasteners (not included) for a solid four-point hold\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBright polished finish stays sharp season after season with minimal upkeep\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSized for line up to about 5\/16 inch, ideal for small boats, dinghies, pontoons, and floating docks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRounded, foot-friendly profile is easy on lines and on bare feet aboard small craft\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBacked by Attwood's century-plus of marine hardware manufacturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Attwood Marine reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is this cleat made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's cast from 316 stainless steel, the marine-grade alloy that stands up best to salt water and spray. That's what keeps it bright and corrosion resistant year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size line does a 5-inch cleat handle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA good rule of thumb is about one inch of cleat length per 1\/16 inch of line diameter, so this 5-inch cleat pairs well with line up to roughly 5\/16 inch. Great for fender lines, spring lines, and light painters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAre the mounting fasteners included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. The cleat has four pre-drilled holes sized for #10 fasteners, but the screws or bolts aren't in the package. Pick up stainless hardware to match your deck or dock thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does hollow base mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe underside of the cleat is open rather than solid. It keeps the cleat lighter and gives a clean look once it's bolted down, while still leaving room for your fasteners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use this on a saltwater dock?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The 316 stainless holds up to salt exposure, so it's well suited to floating docks, piers, and boat decks in salt or fresh water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many holes does it have and how do I mount it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt has four pre-drilled holes. On a boat deck, back it with a plate or large washers underneath so the load spreads out. 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