is this a cleat?

[ojotaylor]

Does anyone know what these are or where I can find them? I broke one being towed last weekend and need to replace it.

 

[JASinIL2006]

I thought those were guides for anchor lines.

 

[ojotaylor]

You pointed me in the right direction! Thank you. It's a chock.

 

[TruckDrivingFool]

Tie your anchor rope to the cleat in the middle then run it through the chock (didn't know that name til now) to keep it from thrashing around the topside as the boat wiggles.

They also work good for keeping the rope in place if you pull anchor by hand.

 

[JimS123]

Its a chock and is intended for mooring or docking. Not to be used for towing. That's why you broke it. The bow eye is for towing.