Simple Boat Equipment Question

stolichnaya · February 25, 2003, 5:13pm

What is the name of those spur-like things that you wrap rope around to secure the boat to the dock? They look a little bit like anvils smooshed along the vertical axis. Any help?

Q.E.D · February 25, 2003, 5:21pm

They are called cleats.

stolichnaya · February 25, 2003, 5:22pm

Merci, Q.E.D.