Schaefer Stainless Steel Cleat - 3"

The Schaefer Stainless Steel Cleat - 3" is a marine-grade hardware component engineered for securing lines and rigging on deck equipment, spars, and structural frames in tactical, maritime, and outdoor applications. Built to withstand harsh saltwater environments and demanding field conditions, this open-base cleat accommodates line sizes up to 1/4" diameter and serves operators, military personnel, and maritime professionals who require corrosion-resistant fastening solutions that won't fail under load or exposure.

Constructed from marine-grade stainless steel, the Schaefer cleat measures 3 inches in length with a 0.6-inch height profile, providing a low-profile footprint ideal for confined deck spaces and equipment mounts. The open-base design includes urethane washers for vibration isolation when affixed to spars or composite materials, protecting both the substrate and the fastening integrity. Fastener holes are spaced 0.78 inches center-to-center and accept #8 flat-head fasteners, enabling secure installation on aluminum, fiberglass, and steel frames without corrosion or material degradation—critical for long-term reliability in salt-spray and freshwater environments.

Tactical teams, boat crews, and field operators benefit from this cleat's compact design and proven durability in high-moisture and corrosive settings. Installation is straightforward: drill two #8 holes at 0.78-inch spacing, insert the urethane washers provided, and secure with flat-head fasteners to any spar, deck rail, or equipment frame. The 1.3-ounce weight minimizes load impact while maintaining full holding strength for 1/4-inch line under dynamic conditions, making it suitable for securing paracord, rigging lines, and tactical equipment across military vessels, rapid-deployment platforms, and field operations where reliability cannot be compromised.