Padeye

A padeye mounted on the deck

A padeye is a type of fitting on a boat that incorporates a loop or ring that can be used as an attachment point or as a fairlead for a line. A padeye is usually attached to a deck or to a spar.

A padeye being used as a fairlead

A padeye being used as an attachment point for a line

A padeye mounted on a companionway