Gen3 Marine Stainless Steel Folding Dock Cleat, Top Mount, 8 Inch Handle

The Gen3 Marine Stainless Steel Folding Dock Cleat is a top-mount cleat built for securing a boat to a dock, piling, or slip. Constructed from marine-grade stainless steel, it resists corrosion and wear in harsh saltwater and freshwater environments alike. Its folding design lets the handle fold flush down into the base when not in use, keeping the deck clear of a standing tripping hazard, then flip back up in seconds when you need to tie off a line.

This cleat is designed for top mounting, making it a good fit for decks where depth below the mounting surface is limited and a through-deck or side-mount cleat will not work. The smooth edges of the horns help prevent fraying and chafing of dock lines as the boat moves with wave and wake action. With a base length of 7.75 inches, a base width of 1.875 inches, and a folded handle length of 8 inches, it is sized for typical dock and swim platform applications where a compact, low-profile cleat is preferred over a larger fixed cleat.

Specifications

• Brand: Gen3 Marine
• Manufacturer Part Number: 5-8043
• Product Type: Folding Dock Cleat
• Mounting Style: Top Mount
• Material: Stainless Steel
• Color/Finish: Stainless steel/black
• Base Length: 7.75 inches
• Base Width: 1.875 inches
• Handle Length: 8 inches
• Weight: 1.7 pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Gen3 Marine 5-8043 dock cleat made of? It is made of marine-grade stainless steel, chosen for corrosion resistance in saltwater and freshwater environments.

Is this cleat top mount or through-deck? The Gen3 Marine 5-8043 is a top-mount cleat, designed for installation on decks where depth below the mounting surface is limited.

Does the handle fold down when not in use? Yes, the handle on this folding dock cleat folds flush into the base, eliminating a raised tripping hazard on deck when the cleat is not in use.

What are the dimensions of the 5-8043 cleat? The base measures 7.75 inches in length and 1.875 inches in width, with a handle length of 8 inches when folded up.

How much does this dock cleat weigh? The Gen3 Marine 5-8043 folding dock cleat weighs 1.7 pounds.

What color or finish does this cleat come in? It comes in a stainless steel finish with black accents.

Will this cleat's edges damage or fray my dock lines? No, the 5-8043 cleat has smooth edges designed to help prevent fraying of rope as the boat moves against the dock.

What is this cleat typically used for? It is used to secure a boat to a dock, piling, or swim platform, providing a tie-off point for dock lines.

Can I mount this cleat where deck space below is shallow? Yes, the top-mount design of the Gen3 Marine 5-8043 is intended for decks where limited depth prevents through-mounting.

What is included with the 5-8043 dock cleat? The product includes one Gen3 Marine 8 inch stainless folding dock cleat.