Which to buy?
 

Which ones of the following should I get?
Thinking more on the lines of the quick cleats, but the cost savings of the mushrom cleats is half the cost :)
They would ONLY be used for fenders. Looking at three per side.
anyone using either of these?

The mushroom cleats?
http://shopping.rexmar.com/Merchant2...001/457180.jpg

or the quick cleats?
http://shopping.rexmar.com/Merchant2...001/456364.jpg

Re: Which to buy?
 

mushroom is my vote. I have had both and like the mushroom better.

Re: Which to buy?
 

the mushrooms actually work better, they have downward spring tension that holds the loop in your line better. you have to tie a knot to get em to stay on the quick cleets. I also like the look of the mushrooms better.

Re: Which to buy?
 

I have the quick cleats and like them alot. When they are not in use you can barely see the female portion on the boat. It looks like a thru hull fitting. The male end is permanently tied to the bumpers so, I just have to push them in when I need them. But, they are pricey.

Re: Which to buy?
 

The quick cleats actually do sit FLUSH?
They look like it protrudes when not in use. Maybe its just the picture tha showes this :(

I like the idea of having the pin attatched. Always the same distance, fast and convenient to plug it in and go.
But for what I want to accomplish they are almost 500 bucks :(

Re: Which to buy?
 

Mushroom :D

Re: Which to buy?
 

I would buy the mushroom. I'll bet I could brake those other ones.

Re: Which to buy?
 

Quick cleats. Tie the bumper once and you're done. Outerlimits have several.

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Thats funny you say that :(
The mushrooms are out of aluminum and the quickcleats are stanless steel. :rolleyes:

Re: Which to buy?
 

Yea, the female side is basically a stainless thru hull fitting with a hollow threaded shaft and large washer and nut to sandwich it between the fiberglass. It lays flush when the pin is not inserted. I like the plug in and go also-tie them once and your done. I have 4; two on each side by the windscreen so I can plug them in quickly without leaving the helm and two on each side by the rear cleats.
I bought mine from Eddie Marine about $70,00 each.
I think they sell them in colors?