ACCON 6″ Through-Bolt Folding Cleat, 316 Stainless Steel – 332-6

Description

ACCON 6″ Through-Bolt Folding Cleat, 316 Stainless Steel – 332-6 is Accon Marine part 332-6, a surface-mounted folding boat cleat with visible through-bolt mounting holes. The cleat is cast from marine-grade 316 stainless steel and brightly polished. It folds down against the base when not in use and springs up when the side push-button release is operated. This design requires only two mounting holes; no deck cut-out, hole saw, drain tube, or below-deck receptacle is required.

FEATURES

• Cleat size: 6″ (15.24 cm), measured at the cleat handle.
• Construction: Marine-grade cast 316 stainless steel with a bright-polished finish.
• Mounting style: Surface mount / through-bolt with visible screw holes.
• Release mechanism: Side push-button release.
• Maximum line diameter: 5/8″ (15.9 mm).
• Low-intrusion installation: Only two mounting holes are required; there is no large deck cut-out and no drain hardware below deck.
• Marine application: Intended as a boat docking/mooring cleat and designed for marine exposure.

DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS

• Manufacturer part number: 332-6
• Cleat size: 6″ (15.24 cm)
• Base overall length: 7.4″ (18.80 cm)
• Base overall width: 3.25″ (8.26 cm)
• Folded/base height: 0.67″ (1.70 cm)
• Cleat clearance above base when raised: 0.75″ (1.91 cm)
• Mounting-hole center spacing: 4.3″ (10.92 cm)
• Drawing dimension F: 1-1/2″ (3.81 cm)
• Maximum line size: 5/8″ (15.9 mm)
• Manufacturer-listed product weight: 1.68 lb (0.762 kg)
• Material: Cast 316 stainless steel
• Finish: Bright polished
• Mounting hardware included: No

INSTALLATION

• Mount with two 5/16″ stainless steel machine screws; fasteners are not supplied.
• Mounting-hole center spacing is 4.3″ (10.92 cm).
• Drill the two required mounting holes with standard drill bits; no large deck opening is required.
• Use suitable backing/support and marine-appropriate fasteners for the deck construction and the loads expected at the cleat.

INDEPENDENT LOAD-TEST DATA

• In 2025, IMANNA Laboratory tested representative samples to failure under ABYC H-40:2024 Section 40.6.2.
• Recorded peak-load range: 8,195-8,755 lbf.
• Average recorded peak load: 8,483 lbf.
• Failure mode in the referenced test samples was the mounting fasteners; the fasteners failed before the cleat body.
• Important: These are destructive test-to-failure values, not a published safe working load or working-load limit. Actual installation strength depends on fasteners, backing, deck structure, installation quality, load direction, and vessel application.

CARE

• Rinse regularly with fresh water and after each exposure to salt water.
• Periodically wipe the stainless-steel surfaces with a clean, soft cloth.