what size stern cleat?

The factory pop outs on my 206 tend to vibrate out while running, they are mounted on the side of the gunnels so basically slide out horizontally. These are the second set as the originals were replaced once under warranty for the same reason. The push button release style seem to remain functional longer in my experience. Check N3 or NautiqueParts sites for the factory style.

Thanks for the tips re: type and supplier. What size cleat do you like for the stern? I don't want to get something that's too big and looks dorky, yet I need it to work for the occasional overnight at a dock.

Sure thing, TRBenj,

It's a 96 sport. It has a pair of cleats just forward of the windshield, but nothing at the stern except that hookup at the top, center of the transom.

This boat will get docked for lunch, etc. and will spend the occasional week in the water (if we get a waterfront hotel room with dockage, for example), and it will be subjected to boat wakes. In rare situations, I may even need to use a third line as a spring to tie the boat. I need a solution that would not chafe the boat and is secure enough that I'm not going to stay awake overnight worrying about the boat if it's on the dock…

My initial thought was to get a stainless pop-up cleat, install on the port side (about where the stern seat is located), and put a decent backing plate under it. I'm not super fond of drilling holes, either, so I figured one cleat would be enough…and the boat likes to back in that direction anyway.

Most are a 4.5 inch Atwood Neat Cleat.